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CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker
Financing support for self-employed entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 25,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The CAEHM supports entrepreneurs through financing for business projects in its territory. This program offers support for self-employed workers, including financing for start-up, growth, asset acquisition, or market consolidation.
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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
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting up a business.
- Acquiring a business.
- Growing an existing business.
- Using financing as a bridge loan.
- Acquiring assets or consolidating market position.
Documents Needed
- Project presentation and applicant profile form
- Eligibility grid
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs
- Self-employed workers
- Applicants carrying out projects in the CAEHM service territory
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needs.
- Supplier payments.
- Repairs to broken machinery.
- Business growth, asset acquisition, or market consolidation.
Eligible geographic areas
- CAEHM service territory
Processing and Agreement
- Submit the online application form first.
- Receive contact from an advisor after submission.
- Complete the eligibility grid sent by email.
- Prepare and provide a business plan.
Additional information
- The CAEHM offers several financing programs under one umbrella.
- An online application form is available for financing requests.
- An advisor contacts applicants after the initial submission to complete the process.
Frequently Asked Questions about the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker Program
What is the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker?
The CAEHM supports entrepreneurs through financing for business projects in its territory. This program offers support for self-employed workers, including financing for start-up, growth, asset acquisition, or market consolidation.
How much funding can be received?
CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker program?
To be eligible for the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker program, you must:
Age 18 or older
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Project in CAEHM territory
What expenses are eligible under CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker?
Starting up a business.
Acquiring a business.
Growing an existing business.
Using financing as a bridge loan.
Acquiring assets or consolidating market position.
Who can I contact for more information about the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker?
You can contact CAE Haute-Montérégie (CAE).
Where is the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker available?
The CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CAEHM - Support for the self-employed worker is a Other Support