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Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie
Support for business start-ups with financing
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Sherbrooke, Estrie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Finance solidaire program supports business start-ups through the Créavenir and Microcrédit Desjardins initiatives. It offers personalized support and financing tailored to business needs, including up to $15,000 in credit, a possible increase to $30,000 after six months of good financial behavior, and a loan of up to $20,000.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Sherbrooke
- Estrie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Young adults
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business start-up projects.
- Business development projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Entrepreneurs aged 18 and over.
- Applicants with a viable start-up or business development project.
Eligible expenses
- Creation or development of a viable business plan.
- Initial capital requirement as a personal fund for leveraging other financing sources.
- Financial behaviors that contribute positively to creditworthiness.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
- Estrie Region, Quebec, Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare a business plan and submit it to the local partner organization in your region.
- Step 2: If the project is viable, it may be reviewed by the Créavenir selection committee or the microcredit approval committee.
- Step 3: If selected, you receive support throughout the start-up phase.
Processing and Agreement
- Submit your business plan to the local partner organization in your region.
- If the project is viable, it may be reviewed by the Créavenir selection committee or the microcredit approval committee.
- If approved, the applicant receives support throughout the start-up phase.
Additional information
- The Créavenir program offers a preferential credit rate of +0.5% for both the line of credit and the business credit card.
- The maximum line of credit can increase from $15,000 to $30,000 after demonstrating six months of sound financial behavior.
- A business credit card with a limit of $1,000 is provided under the Créavenir program.
- A maximum grant of $5,000 is available under the Créavenir program, applicable as a down payment for accessing other funding sources, under certain conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie Program
What is the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie?
The Finance solidaire program supports business start-ups through the Créavenir and Microcrédit Desjardins initiatives. It offers personalized support and financing tailored to business needs, including up to $15,000 in credit, a possible increase to $30,000 after six months of good financial behavior, and a loan of up to $20,000.
How much funding can be received?
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie program?
To be eligible for the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie program, you must:
The applicant must be between 18 and 39 years old (Créavenir) or at least 18 years old (Microcrédit Desjardins).
The applicant must have a viable business start-up or development project.
The applicant must not have access to conventional credit networks.
What expenses are eligible under Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie?
Business start-up projects.
Business development projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie?
You can contact Entreprendre Sherbrooke.
Where is the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie available?
The Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie program is available Estrie, Quebec.
Is the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie is a Grant and Funding