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PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses
Support for distinctive Saint-Hubert business projects
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
New businesses seeking to open on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
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Overview
Appel de projets : très ouverts aux commerces pas ordinaires offers a total of $75,000 to support entrepreneurs opening a new business or significantly transforming an existing one on rue Saint-Hubert, between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire. It also provides professional support, with priority for projects that bring environmental or social value.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Access new markets
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Opening a new business on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
- Significant transformation of an existing business in the same area.
- Opening a second branch in the target sector.
Documents Needed
- Financial forecasts for the first two years.
- Business plan or summary.
- CV of the entrepreneur(s).
- Growth plan for existing businesses.
- Start-up costs for new businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New businesses seeking to open on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
- Existing businesses planning a significant transformation in the same area.
Eligible expenses
- Startup costs for opening a new commercial location.
- Expenses related to the transformation of an existing business.
- Professional support and consulting services related to the implementation or transformation project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
- Villeray borough, Montréal.
Selection criteria
- Projects with environmental or social value, such as circular economy, second-hand, or sustainability, will be prioritized.
How to apply
- Fill out the interest form so the team can contact you.
Processing and Agreement
- After the winners are announced, an agreement will be established between the project leads and PME MTL Centre-Est.
- Before funding is disbursed, the entrepreneur must agree to meet with a jury and participate in promotional activities for the program.
- Before funding is disbursed, the entrepreneur must obtain the required occupancy certificate from the borough of VSP and any other permits required for their activities.
- For a new location, the entrepreneur must sign a commercial lease of at least 24 months within the competition perimeter.
- The business must open or complete its transformation by December 31, 2026.
Additional information
- An envelope of $75,000 will be distributed among selected projects, with the amount granted depending on the project's scale and added value for Saint-Hubert Street.
- The program is supported by PME MTL Centre-Est, Desjardins, and the borough of Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension.
- Entrepreneurs must accept to meet with a jury and participate in promotional activities for the program.
- If a business ceases operations or relocates outside the targeted area within 24 months of starting, the grant must be repaid on a prorated basis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses Program
What is the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?
Appel de projets : très ouverts aux commerces pas ordinaires offers a total of $75,000 to support entrepreneurs opening a new business or significantly transforming an existing one on rue Saint-Hubert, between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire. It also provides professional support, with priority for projects that bring environmental or social value.
Who is eligible for the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses program?
To be eligible for the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses program, you must:
Open or transform a business on Saint-Hubert Street.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Minimum 20% equity contribution.
What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?
Opening a new business on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
Significant transformation of an existing business in the same area.
Opening a second branch in the target sector.
Where is the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses available?
The PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?
PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses is funded by PME MTL (PME)