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CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan

Q: How much funding can be received?

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan Funds up to $300,000 of admissible expenses.

Q: Who is eligible for the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan program?

To be eligible for the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan program, you must: The business must be located in Beauce. The business must have 200 employees or fewer. The loan cannot be used to refinance debt.

Q: Where is the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan available?

The CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan program is available Chaudière-Appalaches, Quebec.

Q: Is the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan?

CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan is funded by CAE Beauce-Chaudière

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Loan for business startup and expansion in Beauce-Chaudière

Loans and Capital investments

Overview

The CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan provides up to $300,000 to support business acquisition, startup, growth, modernization, or consolidation projects. Eligible activities must occur within Beauce for businesses with 200 or fewer employees.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Buying or selling a company

Optimize production processes

Eligible Funding

Maximum amount : 300,000 $
Minimum amount : 25,000 $

Timeline

Unspecified

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Chaudière-Appalaches
Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business
Sole proprietorship

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

200 employees maximum

Audience

Startups

Activities funded

Acquisition of a business.
Business succession planning.
Startup of a new business.
Expansion or growth of an existing business.
Modernization of business operations.
Consolidation of business activities.

Eligibility

Business must be located in Beauce.
Business must have 200 employees or fewer.
The loan cannot be used to refinance debt.

Who is eligible?

Companies involved in business acquisition
Businesses preparing for succession
Startups
Companies seeking growth
Businesses undergoing modernization
Companies looking for consolidation

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses must be located in Beauce.

How to apply

Preparation of the request Clearly identify the project requiring a loan (acquisition, succession, startup, growth, modernization, consolidation).

Gather the financial and strategic information of the company, such as the business plan, recent financial statements, and the financing plan.

Meeting with CAE Beauce-Chaudière Contact a representative from CAE Beauce-Chaudière to discuss your project and confirm your eligibility.

Request additional details about the preparation and submission of your application.

Submission of the application Compile all the documents required by the CAE for the loan application.

Fill out the application form online or on paper if available.
Submit your application file to CAE Beauce-Chaudière via the prescribed means (online or by physical mail, according to the provided instructions).

Follow-up on the request Receive a confirmation of receipt of your loan application.

Prepare any additional information to be provided to CAE upon request.

Additional information

Loans may be granted with or without collateral, providing flexibility depending on the applicant’s situation.
There is an option for a capital moratorium, which may help businesses manage cash flow during the early stages of repayment.
A personal guarantee from the business owner is mandatory.
The interest rate consists of the Bank of Canada’s prime rate plus a 2% base, with a possible additional risk premium depending on individual cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CAE Beauce-Chaudière — Traditional Business Loan. 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.