
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Eco-friendly business financing with favorable loan terms
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $25,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing program offers loans of up to $25,000 to support businesses in adopting eco-friendly practices or implementing clean technologies. Eligible activities include projects focused on sustainable development with businesses in the Beauce region.
Financing terms and conditions
- Loan amount ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 per project.
- No interest charged for the first 24 months.
- A 2% interest rate discount relative to regular rates.
- Option for capital deferral for a period of up to 24 months.
- Maximum repayment term of 7 years.
- Financing is limited to two projects per business.
- Personal guarantee required from the borrower.
- No collateral required.
Eligibility
- The company must be located in Beauce.
- The entrepreneur must work full-time in their business (minimum 30 hours per week).
- Financing from CAE through the regular fund, of equal or greater value than the digital strategy financing, must be part of the financial package.
- The company must have 200 or fewer employees.
- Funds cannot be used to refinance debt or for a feasibility study.
Who is eligible?
- Eco-friendly businesses
- Companies implementing clean technologies
Eligible geographic areas
- Beauce region
How to apply
1
Preparation of the application Gather all the necessary information about your business that proves its eligibility.
Document your green strategy project, detailing its ecological impact and the clean technologies you plan to adopt.
2
Constitution of the financial file Obtain proof of funding equivalent to or higher than CAE from the regular fund.
Establish a financing plan that includes the Green Strategy Loan.
3
Submission of the application Contact the responsible organization to obtain the specific application form.
Fill out the application form with the required information and attach the supporting documents.
4
Follow-up on the request Check the receipt of the request by the organization, either by written or electronic confirmation.
Wait for further communications regarding the progress of your file.
Additional information
- No collateral is required for this loan, simplifying the application process for business owners.
- A personal guarantee from the borrower is needed to secure the loan.
- The interest rate includes a 2% discount compared to regular rates, offering a cost-effective financing solution for eligible businesses.
- The possibility of deferring capital for up to 24 months provides flexibility in managing financial commitments.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Green Strategy Financing Program
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