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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs

Q: How much funding can be received?

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.

Q: Who is eligible for the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs program?

To be eligible for the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs program, you must: The business must be located in Beauce. The company must have 200 employees or fewer. The business must not pose a risk to competitors in the territory.

Q: Is the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs?

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs is funded by CAE Beauce-Chaudière

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Interest-free financing for young entrepreneurs' projects in Beauce

Loans and Capital investments

Overview

The CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs offers a no-interest personal loan of up to $25,000, supporting young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 in projects that enhance their business equity. Eligible activities include startups and successions, with specific equity contribution requirements.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Buying or selling a company

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Up to 20% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Chaudière-Appalaches
Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business
Sole proprietorship
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

200 employees maximum

Audience

Youth (<40)
Startups

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 35,000

Developing a sustainable urban farming initiative

$ 100,000

Establishing a mobile health clinic for remote areas

$ 80,000

Launching a renewable energy startup focusing on solar

$ 150,000

Revamping a local cultural heritage site for tourism

$ 60,000

Creating an inclusive arts program for marginalized youth

$ 50,000

Implementing a digital literacy program for seniors

Eligibility

The entrepreneur must work full-time in their business (minimum 30 hours per week).
The entrepreneur must hold a majority decision-making power in the company.
CAE funding through the regular fund, equal to or greater than funding for youth strategy, must be part of the financial structure.
The business must not pose a risk to competitors in the territory.
The business must have 200 employees or fewer.
The loan cannot be used to refinance existing debt.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses located in Beauce.

How to apply

Eligibility Check Ensure that the contractor is between 18 and 39 years old.

Confirm that the company is located in Beauce.
Check that the company has 200 employees or fewer.

Preparation of the documentation Gather evidence of the minimum equity contribution (10% for the transfer and 20% for the startup).

Prepare documents demonstrating that the funding of the CAE through the regular fund is part of the financial structure.
Collect any documentation proving the full commitment of the entrepreneur to the business (minimum 30 hours per week).

Presentation of the request Fill out the loan application form available on the CAE Beauce-Chaudière website.

Attach all necessary supporting documents.

Submission of the application Submit the completed application to the CAE Beauce-Chaudière by the indicated method (online or paper).

Additional information

The loan is designed to help increase the equity of young entrepreneurs, providing additional support for their ventures.
A capital moratorium is possible, allowing some flexibility in repayments.
The maximum amortization period for the loan is 7 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs. 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.