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CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy

Loans for young entrepreneurs in Rivière-du-Nord and nearby areas
CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Laurentides, Quebec, Canada

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.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop workforce skills
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
  • Sole proprietorship
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

  • 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.

Eligibility

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

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.

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?

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.

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: 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

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.

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

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

CAE Rive-Nord — Youth strategy is funded by CAE Rive-Nord (ITMAV)

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