CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Financing for Young Entrepreneurs
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QC, Canada
Interest-free financing for young entrepreneurs' projects in Beauce
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Loans and Capital investments
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- CAE Beauce-Chaudière
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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.
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- Personal loan of $25,000 per entrepreneur.
- No interest for the first 24 months.
- Maximum of 2 loans per business.
- Option for a capital moratorium.
- Maximum amortization period of 7 years.
- Minimum equity contribution of 10% for business succession and 20% for startups.
- Cannot be used to refinance existing debt.
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$ 100,000
Establishing a mobile health clinic for remote areas
$ 35,000
Developing a sustainable urban farming initiative
$ 150,000
Revamping a local cultural heritage site for tourism
$ 80,000
Launching a renewable energy startup focusing on solar
$ 60,000
Creating an inclusive arts program for marginalized youth
$ 50,000
Implementing a digital literacy program for seniors
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- The business must be located in Beauce.
- The entrepreneur must be between 18 and 39 years old.
- The entrepreneur must work full-time in their business (minimum 30 hours per week).
- The entrepreneur must hold majority decision-making power in the company.
- Funding from CAE through the regular fund, equal to or greater than the youth strategy funding, must be part of the financial structure.
- The business must not pose a risk to competitors in the territory.
- The company must have 200 employees or fewer.
- The loan cannot be used to refinance debt.
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- Businesses located in Beauce.
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- 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.