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Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Youth Strategy offers a personal loan of $5,000 to $25,000 for young entrepreneurs. It supports business start-up, growth, acquisition, transfer, and succession for businesses operating in the Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil and Mirabel RCMs, as well as Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laurentides
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up
- Business growth
- Business acquisition
- Business transfer or succession
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Financing application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs
- Future entrepreneurs
Eligible geographic areas
- Rivière-du-Nord RCM
- Argenteuil RCM
- Mirabel RCM
- Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
- Oka
- Saint-Placide
- Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Selection criteria
- Business viability
- Support plan for the first year
- Job creation
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare your business plan
- Demonstrate the viability of the project.
- Step 2: Complete the financing request
- Fill out the application form.
- Step 3: Submit to CAE Rive-Nord
- Return the request to Nicolas Bellemare Granger by email.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is submitted to the local CAE/SADC team.
- The organization reviews the project and financing request.
- If approved, financing conditions are set before disbursement.
- Ongoing follow-up is provided during the loan period.
Additional information
- Support includes personalized follow-up during the loan term.
- Terms may vary by SADC/CAE.
- A single project may finance up to two young entrepreneurs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy Program
What is the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy?
The Youth Strategy offers a personal loan of $5,000 to $25,000 for young entrepreneurs. It supports business start-up, growth, acquisition, transfer, and succession for businesses operating in the Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil and Mirabel RCMs, as well as Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.
How much funding can be received?
CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program?
To be eligible for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program, you must:
Entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39
Business plan required
Majority owner or shareholder control
What expenses are eligible under CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy?
Business start-up
Business growth
Business acquisition
Business transfer or succession
Who can I contact for more information about the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy?
You can contact CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV) by email at nbellemaregranger@caebl.ca or by phone at 450 304-1911.
Where is the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy available?
The CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program is available Laurentides, Quebec.
Is the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy is a Loans and Capital investments