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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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Entreprendre Sherbrooke — Créavenir Estrie. 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 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