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Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The CAEHM offers financing for entrepreneurs to start, acquire, grow, or support a business through several loan programs. The emergency loan can help cover a very short-term cash shortage, pay a supplier in cash, or repair an unexpected machine breakdown.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Covering a very temporary shortage of working capital
- Paying a new supplier in cash
- Repairing an unexpectedly broken machine
Documents Needed
- Project Presentation and Applicant Profile form
- Eligibility grid
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs
Eligible expenses
- Very short-term working capital needs
- Cash payment to a new supplier
- Unexpected machine repair costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory served by the CAEHM
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the online application form
- A CAEHM advisor contacts the applicant after submission
- Complete the eligibility grid sent by email
- Prepare the business plan to finalize the application
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence Program
What is the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence?
The CAEHM offers financing for entrepreneurs to start, acquire, grow, or support a business through several loan programs. The emergency loan can help cover a very short-term cash shortage, pay a supplier in cash, or repair an unexpected machine breakdown.
How much funding can be received?
CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence program?
To be eligible for the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence program, you must:
Entrepreneur aged 18 or older
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Project in CAEHM territory
What expenses are eligible under CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence?
Covering a very temporary shortage of working capital
Paying a new supplier in cash
Repairing an unexpectedly broken machine
Who can I contact for more information about the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence?
You can contact CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE).
Where is the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence available?
The CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CAEHM - Prêt d'urgence a grant, loan, or tax credit?
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