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Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 - Quebec - Canada
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Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1

Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Investissement Québec (IQ)
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 1,000,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This loan program supports the capitalization of social economy enterprises in Quebec, with funding of up to $1 million. It supports startup, development and expansion, and turnaround or consolidation projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Start a business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Social economy enterprise
  • Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Startup projects with capitalization support
  • Development and expansion projects with capitalization support
  • Turnaround or consolidation projects with capitalization support

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Non-profit organizations
  • Cooperatives, federations, and confederations of cooperatives
  • Eligible for-profit companies controlled by cooperatives or non-profits

Who is not eligible

  • Worker-shareholder cooperatives (CTA)
  • Companies in the finance and insurance sectors

Eligible expenses

  • All project expenses, including planned and incurred capital expenditures, related to capitalization support projects.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by Investissement Québec teams for eligibility, analysis, and decision.
  • The Ministry and Investissement Québec may suspend the filing and review of applications without notice.

Additional information

  • The program is currently suspended, and new applications are not being accepted until further notice.
  • Investissement Québec administers the program on behalf of the Government of Quebec.

Contacts

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1 844 474-6367

Frequently Asked Questions about the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1. 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 Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1?

This loan program supports the capitalization of social economy enterprises in Quebec, with funding of up to $1 million. It supports startup, development and expansion, and turnaround or consolidation projects.

How much funding can be received?

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 program?

To be eligible for the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 program, you must: Registered and active in Quebec Total assets of $100M or less Eligible social economy organization

What expenses are eligible under Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1?

Startup projects with capitalization support Development and expansion projects with capitalization support Turnaround or consolidation projects with capitalization support

Who can I contact for more information about the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1?

You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at none or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.

Where is the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 available?

The Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1 is a Loans and Capital investments

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