Open
Last Update: April 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Créavenir supports young entrepreneurs starting a business or growing an existing one less than 3 years old. It offers a line of credit of up to $15,000, a business credit card, and a grant of up to $5,000 for eligible projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- 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
- Starting a new business.
- Growing an existing business that is less than 3 years old.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Businesses less than 3 years old.
- Entrepreneurs who need modest financing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted to a partner organization in your area.
- A strong business plan may be reviewed by the Créavenir selection committee.
- If selected, applicants receive support and financing.
Additional information
- Social finance through Créavenir seeks to generate both financial returns and positive social impact, prioritizing community well-being.
- Building or improving personal credit history is a potential benefit of the program for young entrepreneurs.
- The program partners with a wide network of local organizations for personalized project support and program delivery.
- Some program documentation and additional partner information resources are available in French only.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Créavenir Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Créavenir. 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 Créavenir?
Créavenir supports young entrepreneurs starting a business or growing an existing one less than 3 years old. It offers a line of credit of up to $15,000, a business credit card, and a grant of up to $5,000 for eligible projects.
How much funding can be received?
Créavenir Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Créavenir program?
To be eligible for the Créavenir program, you must:
Age 18 to 39
Business less than 3 years old
No traditional financing
What expenses are eligible under Créavenir?
Starting a new business.
Growing an existing business that is less than 3 years old.
Where is the Créavenir available?
The Créavenir program is available Laval, Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the Créavenir?
Créavenir is funded by Desjardins, Laval Economique