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Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2
Funding for collective business takeover projects
Last Update: June 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000 - $ 2,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supported collective business takeovers in the social economy, with funding of up to $2,000,000. It covered full asset or share purchases and partial share acquisitions by eligible cooperatives and non-profits.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full purchase of a business's assets or shares.
- Partial purchase of shares in a business by a worker-shareholder cooperative.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations.
- Cooperatives.
- Federations of cooperatives.
- Confederations.
- Worker-shareholder cooperatives.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses with total assets above $100 million.
- Applicants outside the eligible social economy structures listed for each sub-stream.
Eligible expenses
- All expenses included in the purchase contract.
- Capital expenditures related to the acquisition.
- Related fees and transaction costs.
Additional information
- The program ended on March 31, 2025 and is currently being renewed.
- New applications are suspended until further notice.
- The program has two sub-streams: full business acquisition and partial share acquisition.
Other components of this program
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- Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 1Financing for Quebec social economy enterprises
Frequently Asked Questions about the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 Program
What is the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2?
This program supported collective business takeovers in the social economy, with funding of up to $2,000,000. It covered full asset or share purchases and partial share acquisitions by eligible cooperatives and non-profits.
How much funding can be received?
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses, capped at $2,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 program?
To be eligible for the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 program, you must:
Collective business acquisition project.
Business assets of $100M or less.
Eligible social economy organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2?
Full purchase of a business's assets or shares.
Partial purchase of shares in a business by a worker-shareholder cooperative.
Who can I contact for more information about the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ).
Where is the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 available?
The Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Capitalization of Social Economy Enterprises (CAES) — Stream 2 is a Grant and Funding