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AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)
Financing for business growth and succession
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 250,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financing up to $250,000 to support business projects in Beauharnois-Salaberry. It is designed for start-ups, growth, business acquisition, succession, and expansion activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up
- Business expansion and growth
- Business acquisition and succession
- Business improvement and transformation
- Temporary bridge financing through the FLS
Documents Needed
- Completed, dated, and signed financial aid application form
- Business plan or detailed project description
- Detailed breakdown of project expenses
- Project financing plan and confirmation of other funding
- Financial statements and interim or forecast statements, as applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Legally incorporated for-profit businesses
- Social economy enterprises with market activities
- Self-employed workers and micro-enterprises, under the FLI worker/self-employed stream
Who is not eligible
- Publicly owned or government-controlled companies
- Businesses under bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings
- Businesses mainly involved in arms, fossil fuels, gambling, violent games, sex work, or tobacco/drug-related activities
- Projects limited to subcontracting or outsourcing operations
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the project
- Capital costs directly linked to equipment, technology, land, buildings, and machinery
- Construction, renovation, expansion, and site or premises development
- Professional fees such as feasibility studies, external audits, and project implementation support
- Acquisition and transaction costs for business succession projects
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before the application is submitted
- Debt service and repayment of loans
- Transactions between related businesses or partners
- Research and development expenses
- Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Beauharnois-Salaberry MRC
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed continuously once all required information and documents are provided.
- The MRC first analyzes eligibility and prepares a recommendation file.
- Complete files are then submitted to the Joint Investment Committee for review and decision.
- The committee may approve, refuse, or request changes to the project.
- If approved, authorized signatories carry out the required administrative, financial, and legal steps.
Additional information
- Support and technical assistance are available throughout the application process.
- Additional documents may be requested by the MRC.
- Interest rates vary according to project risk.
- Application review is handled continuously once the file is complete.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)?
This program provides financing up to $250,000 to support business projects in Beauharnois-Salaberry. It is designed for start-ups, growth, business acquisition, succession, and expansion activities.
How much funding can be received?
AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $250,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) program?
To be eligible for the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) program, you must:
Legally incorporated business
Registered in Quebec
Project in eligible business phase
What expenses are eligible under AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)?
Business start-up
Business expansion and growth
Business acquisition and succession
Business improvement and transformation
Temporary bridge financing through the FLS
Who can I contact for more information about the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE)?
You can contact Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry by email at j.lepine@mrcbhs.ca or by phone at 4503732214.
Where is the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) available?
The AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) program is available Montérégie, Quebec.
Is the AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
AEBHS — Programme d'aide financière aux entrepreneurs (FIE) is a Other Support