Open
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Créavenir and Desjardins Microcredit support business start-up or growth for eligible entrepreneurs. The programs offer financing, personalized guidance, and, for Créavenir, a line of credit, a business credit card, and a grant of up to $5,000.
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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.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs.
- Businesses looking to start or grow.
- Entrepreneurs with modest financing needs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Ontario
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
- The program offers personalized guidance.
- It is intended to help start or grow a business.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Créavenir Program
What is the Créavenir?
Créavenir and Desjardins Microcredit support business start-up or growth for eligible entrepreneurs. The programs offer financing, personalized guidance, and, for Créavenir, a line of credit, a business credit card, and a grant of up to $5,000.
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+ or 18 to 39
Viable business plan
Desjardins member
What expenses are eligible under Créavenir?
Starting a new business.
Growing an existing business.
Where is the Créavenir available?
The Créavenir program is available Laval, Quebec.