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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Quasi-Equity Loan
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Quasi-equity loans supporting business projects in Beauce-Chaudière
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
The CAE Beauce-Chaudière Quasi-Equity Loan offers up to $300,000 to enhance equity for business projects requiring a minimum of $1 million. This program is designed to complement traditional financing and supports eligible businesses in Beauce that meet specific operational and financial criteria.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate your business/factory
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
Eligibility
- The business must be located in Beauce.
- The business must have been in operation for at least 3 years.
- A minimum EBITDA of $250,000 in the last two years is required.
- The business must generate a minimum of $100,000 in funds.
- The project must have a cost of at least $1 million.
- The business must have 200 employees or fewer.
- The loan cannot be used to refinance debt.
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses located in Beauce.
How to apply
1
Preparation of the initial file Evaluate if the company meets the eligibility criteria for this grant.
Gather the financial information and necessary documents such as recent financial statements.
2
Project Development Design a detailed project plan, highlighting the objectives, strategies, and benefits for the company.
Prepare a profitability analysis justifying the need for the quasi-equity loan.
3
Consultation with a financial advisor Meet with a financial advisor or a grants expert to review the file and ensure that it is complete and meets the requirements.
4
Submission of the application Contact the CAE Beauce-Chaudière to learn about the submission procedures, such as the postal or electronic sending of documents.
Submit the complete application file according to the instructions provided by the organization.
5
Follow-up and confirmation Check the receipt of the request through written or electronic confirmation from the organization.
Keep all correspondence for future reference.
Additional information
- The loan is structured to complement traditional financial institution offerings, enhancing project viability.
- Capital repayment moratorium provides flexibility, allowing businesses to stabilize financially before starting repayments.
- The loan encourages business owners to leverage their equity by matching personal investment with loan funds.
