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Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Funding for collective enterprises in Laval
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Collective Entrepreneurship Fund provides non-repayable financial assistance and technical support for collective enterprises in Laval. It supports creation projects, management and governance consulting, and new social economy projects.
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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
- Conduct research and development activities
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- 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
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of non-profit businesses or collective projects.
- Professional management and governance consulting.
- Implementation of new social economy projects.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit businesses, including cooperatives and organizations.
- Organizations registered in the Quebec Enterprise Register.
- Businesses operating mainly in Laval or planning to establish there.
Who is not eligible
- For-profit companies (only non-profit organizations and cooperatives are eligible).
- Companies not registered with the Quebec Enterprise Register.
- Businesses without significant commercial activities (less than 40% of revenues from goods or services for operational organizations or projected within three years for start-ups).
- Companies whose main activities are not or will not be based in Laval.
Eligible expenses
- Capital expenditures such as land, buildings, leasehold improvements, equipment, machinery, rolling stock, and incorporation fees.
- Technology purchases, including know-how, licences, manufacturing agreements, patents, websites, and software.
- Marketing, advertising, and commercialization costs.
- Working capital, inventory purchases, training, didactic materials, and professional fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Laval
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an external selection committee.
- The committee decides the amount and conditions of assistance.
- Laval Économique works with the committee on the review.
Additional information
- Selection is made by an external expert committee.
- Laval Économique works with the committee on the decision.
- Combined public funding cannot exceed 80% of eligible costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund. 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 Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund?
The Collective Entrepreneurship Fund provides non-repayable financial assistance and technical support for collective enterprises in Laval. It supports creation projects, management and governance consulting, and new social economy projects.
How much funding can be received?
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund Funds up to 80% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund program?
To be eligible for the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund program, you must:
Non-profit business registered in Quebec
Main activities in Laval
Governed board of directors
What expenses are eligible under Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund?
Creation of non-profit businesses or collective projects.
Professional management and governance consulting.
Implementation of new social economy projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund?
You can contact Laval Economique by email at l.bainchaumillon@laval.ca or by phone at 450-978-6888.
Where is the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund available?
The Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund program is available Laval, Quebec.
Is the Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund is a Grant and Funding