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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Quasi-equity financing for major business projects
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 300,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This quasi-equity loan provides $100,000 to $300,000 to help finance business projects. It supports projects with a minimum cost of $1 million and can be used to strengthen the equity portion of the financing package.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 300,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 200 employees maximum
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Realization of business projects requiring equity financing.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses in Beauce.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Debt refinancing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Beauce
Selection criteria
- Business size and operating history.
- Financial capacity, including EBITDA and generated funds.
- Project cost level and financing structure.
Additional information
- The financing is a quasi-equity loan.
- Early repayment is allowed after 3 years, subject to conditions.
- A personal guarantee from the business owner is required.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan Program
What is the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan?
This quasi-equity loan provides $100,000 to $300,000 to help finance business projects. It supports projects with a minimum cost of $1 million and can be used to strengthen the equity portion of the financing package.
How much funding can be received?
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan program?
To be eligible for the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan program, you must:
Business located in Beauce.
Operating for at least 3 years.
200 employees or fewer.
What expenses are eligible under CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan?
Realization of business projects requiring equity financing.
Who can I contact for more information about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan?
You can contact CAE Beauce-Chaudière (CAE).
Where is the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan available?
The CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.
Is the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan is a Loans and Capital investments