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ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)
Supports pre-start-up business activities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The ARBJ Pre-start-up Program (PPE) supports activities before the investment phase or to help launch a business. Eligible expenses include consultant fees, prototype development, and travel and representation costs, with maximum funding of $15,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pre-start-up planning activities
- Business plan development
- Financial planning
- Market analysis and R&D studies
- Prototype creation
Documents Needed
- Completed contribution application form
- Curriculum vitae
- Proof of REQ registration, if applicable
- Two quotes, if applicable
- Any other document deemed necessary for the analysis
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals wishing to start a business
- For-profit businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
Eligible expenses
- Consultant fees for a business plan, financial plan, market analysis, and R&D studies
- Consultant fees for other pre-start-up studies deemed relevant
- Prototype development costs
- Travel and representation expenses
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Start-up costs related to creating the business, including incorporation fees or other financing plan costs
- Expenses related to projects already completed
- Expenses used to move a business or part of its production outside the region
- Consultant fees or other expenses billed by a business in which the promoter, a family member, a shareholder, the organization, or one of its directors holds an interest
Eligible geographic areas
- Chapais
- Chibougamau
- Lebel-sur-Quévillon
- Matagami
- Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government territory, excluding Cree residents
Additional information
- The financial assistance is non-repayable.
- It cannot be used as a contribution to secure other financing partners.
Frequently Asked Questions about the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE). 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 ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)?
The ARBJ Pre-start-up Program (PPE) supports activities before the investment phase or to help launch a business. Eligible expenses include consultant fees, prototype development, and travel and representation costs, with maximum funding of $15,000.
How much funding can be received?
ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) program?
To be eligible for the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) program, you must:
18 years old or older
50% cash contribution required
Project must benefit the listed territory
What expenses are eligible under ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)?
Pre-start-up planning activities
Business plan development
Financial planning
Market analysis and R&D studies
Prototype creation
Who can I contact for more information about the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE)?
You can contact Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ).
Where is the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) available?
The ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) program is available Nord-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ARBJ — Pre-start-up program (PPE) is a Grant and Funding