CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

Q: How much funding can be received?

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy Funds up to 25000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy is a Loans and Capital investments

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy?

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy is funded by CAE Rive-Nord

Q: Who is eligible for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program?

To be eligible for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program, you must: • Business must operate in Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil, Mirabel RCMs, or specified municipalities • Entrepreneur(s) must be majority owner(s) or have control by shareholder agreement • Must demonstrate business viability with a comprehensive plan

Q: Where is the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy available?

The CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Loans for young entrepreneurs in Rivière-du-Nord and nearby areas

At a glance

Eligible Funding

From $5,000 to $25,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

CAE Rive-Nord

Program status

Open

Overview

The CAE Rive-Nord Youth Strategy provides personal loans of up to $25,000 to support young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 in starting or expanding businesses within specific municipalities. The program aims to foster youth entrepreneurship by funding viable business projects that create jobs and contribute to local economic development.

Financing terms and conditions

Personal loan ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 per eligible entrepreneur.
A maximum of two entrepreneurs from the same company may each receive a loan.

Activities funded

Launching or expanding a business in the territories of Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil, or Mirabel RCMs, or the municipalities of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.
Developing and implementing a viable business plan by young entrepreneurs.
Creating new employment opportunities through business activities.
Operating a seasonal business that demonstrates profitability over at least six months.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 24,750

Opening a bubble tea shop catering to youth and families

$ 24,000

Expanding an artisanal chocolate production and retail space

$ 24,800

Expanding a seasonal eco-tourism kayak rental service

$ 23,000

Launching a digital marketing agency focused on local SMEs

$ 24,900

Launching a mobile bike repair and rental business for commuters

$ 25,000

Starting an urban vertical farming operation for leafy greens

Eligibility

The business must operate in the territories of Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil, Mirabel RCMs, or the municipalities of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, or Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.
The entrepreneur must be the majority owner of the business or hold control via a shareholder agreement.
The project must demonstrate business viability with a comprehensive business plan.
Seasonal businesses are eligible if they can prove profitability over a minimum of six months.
The business must collaborate on a support plan during the first year and create net employment.

Who is eligible?

Businesses operating within Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil, and Mirabel RCMs
Businesses located in the municipalities of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
Seasonal businesses (with profitable activity for at least six months)

Eligible geographic areas

Rivière-du-Nord RCM
Argenteuil RCM
Mirabel RCM
Municipality of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac
Municipality of Oka
Municipality of Saint-Placide
Municipality of Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines

Selection criteria

Demonstration of the company's viability through a complete business plan.
Collaboration in the development and monitoring of a support plan during the first year.
Ability to generate net new jobs.

How to apply

Confirm eligibility criteria

Be between 18 and 39 years old
Operate or plan to operate a business in Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil, Mirabel RCMs or in Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines

Register for the program

Register for the Youth Strategy program
Provide required identification and information

Prepare a business plan

Prepare a detailed business plan demonstrating business viability

Demonstrate business ownership

Demonstrate majority ownership or control of the business
Ensure no more than two entrepreneurs per company apply

Collaborate on support plan

Collaborate in developing a support plan during the first year

Demonstrate job creation

Demonstrate that the business will create net employment

Additional information

A maximum of two entrepreneurs from the same business can receive a loan under this program.
Entrepreneurs must collaborate on a support plan during the first year.
Seasonal businesses must be able to show profitability over at least six months to be eligible.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy. 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.

What is the CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy?

Launching or expanding a business in the territories of Rivière-du-Nord, Argenteuil, or Mirabel RCMs, or the municipalities of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, Oka, Saint-Placide, and Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines. Developing and implementing a viable business plan by young entrepreneurs. Creating new employment opportunities through business activities. Operating a seasonal business that demonstrates profitability over at least six months.