Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides youth financing of up to $25,000 per entrepreneur, with up to $50,000 for one project. It supports business start-up, growth, acquisition, and succession for young entrepreneurs.
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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
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
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?
This program provides youth financing of up to $25,000 per entrepreneur, with up to $50,000 for one project. It supports business start-up, growth, acquisition, and succession for young entrepreneurs.
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:
Entrepreneur 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