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PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses

Funding and support for innovative retail projects in Villeray
PME MTL
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 31, 2026
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses offers up to $75,000 in funding to support the opening, transformation, or expansion of innovative businesses on Saint-Hubert Street in the Villeray district. The program aims to revitalize the area by encouraging new or significantly transformed commercial projects, especially those with environmental or social value.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Access new markets
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
  • Closing date : December 31, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
Location
  • Montreal
  • Montréal
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
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 retail business on Saint-Hubert Street between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire.
  • Significantly transforming or expanding an existing retail business within the specified area.
  • Establishing a second location of an existing business on Saint-Hubert Street in the designated sector.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • New retail businesses seeking to open on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire
  • Existing businesses planning a significant transformation on rue Saint-Hubert between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire

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

  • Businesses located on rue Saint-Hubert, between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire, in the Villeray neighbourhood of Montréal.

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

Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses. 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 PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?

The PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses offers up to $75,000 in funding to support the opening, transformation, or expansion of innovative businesses on Saint-Hubert Street in the Villeray district. The program aims to revitalize the area by encouraging new or significantly transformed commercial projects, especially those with environmental or social value.

How much funding can be received?

PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $75,000 per project.

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: Implement or transform a business on Saint-Hubert Street (Jean-Talon to du Rosaire) Canadian citizen or permanent resident Provide a minimum of 20% equity for the project

What expenses are eligible under PME MTL — Call for projects: very open to unusual businesses?

Opening a new retail business on Saint-Hubert Street between Jean-Talon and du Rosaire. Significantly transforming or expanding an existing retail business within the specified area. Establishing a second location of an existing business on Saint-Hubert Street in the designated 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

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