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Fonds Horizon — business succession
Business succession support for entrepreneurs
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Fonds Horizon Relève supports business successors in the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry with non-repayable assistance covering 75% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per project. It targets family members, employees, and external acquirers taking over an existing for-profit business, helping fund professional fees, equipment, software, leasehold improvements, and marketing tied to the transfer.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business succession projects involving the takeover of an existing for-profit business.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Business successors or repreneurs of an existing company.
- Family members of the seller, employees, external acquirers, and collective takeover groups.
- If the successor is not incorporated, they must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, including accountants, lawyers, notaries, and human resources specialists.
- Acquisition of equipment, materials, tools, or software.
- Leasehold improvements.
- Marketing activities that facilitate the transfer of the business.
Eligible geographic areas
- Territory of the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry
How to apply
- Entrepreneurs must contact William Cadieux-Meloche, financing advisor, to discuss their project.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Fonds Horizon — business succession Program
What is the Fonds Horizon — business succession?
Fonds Horizon Relève supports business successors in the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry with non-repayable assistance covering 75% of eligible costs up to $5,000 per project. It targets family members, employees, and external acquirers taking over an existing for-profit business, helping fund professional fees, equipment, software, leasehold improvements, and marketing tied to the transfer.
How much funding can be received?
Fonds Horizon — business succession Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Fonds Horizon — business succession program?
To be eligible for the Fonds Horizon — business succession program, you must:
The target business must be a for-profit business legally constituted under Quebec or Canada laws and have an establishment in the territory of the MRC de Beauharnois-Salaberry.
The business must have been operating for more than five years and have a sound financial situation.
In a share purchase, the successor must acquire at least 50% of the company's shares.
What expenses are eligible under Fonds Horizon — business succession?
Business succession projects involving the takeover of an existing for-profit business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Fonds Horizon — business succession?
You can contact Accès Entreprise Beauharnois-Salaberry (AEBHS) by email at w.cadieuxmeloche@mrcbhs.ca or by phone at 450 373-2214 poste 134.
Where is the Fonds Horizon — business succession available?
The Fonds Horizon — business succession program is available across Canada.
Is the Fonds Horizon — business succession a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Fonds Horizon — business succession is a Grant and Funding