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Last Update: May 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : November 1, 2026
Location
Shawinigan, Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers entrepreneurship scholarships to support the start-up and growth of young businesses in Shawinigan. It provides funding of 10,000 or 5,000 dollars for eligible companies and supports training-related activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : November 1, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Shawinigan
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Start-up and early-stage growth of young businesses
Documents Needed
- Completed online application form
- Latest company balance sheet
- Income statement from the last 3 years
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young for-profit businesses
- Businesses in all sectors
Who is not eligible
- Business transfers and acquisitions
Eligible expenses
- Training costs related to business development
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Business transfers and acquisitions
Eligible geographic areas
- Shawinigan
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Successful applicants must follow the scholarship commitment requirements.
- The recipient must keep training proof for 7 years.
Additional information
- The recipient must invest 20% of the scholarship amount in training.
- Training records must be kept for 7 years after receiving the scholarship.
- The application must be submitted online.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Entrepreneurship scholarships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Entrepreneurship scholarships. 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 Entrepreneurship scholarships?
This program offers entrepreneurship scholarships to support the start-up and growth of young businesses in Shawinigan. It provides funding of 10,000 or 5,000 dollars for eligible companies and supports training-related activities.
How much funding can be received?
Entrepreneurship scholarships Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Entrepreneurship scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Entrepreneurship scholarships program, you must:
Registered in Quebec after the required date
For-profit business with revenue
Located in Shawinigan
What expenses are eligible under Entrepreneurship scholarships?
Start-up and early-stage growth of young businesses
Who can I contact for more information about the Entrepreneurship scholarships?
You can contact The Elders of Shawinigan.
Where is the Entrepreneurship scholarships available?
The Entrepreneurship scholarships program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the Entrepreneurship scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Entrepreneurship scholarships is a Grant and Funding