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Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund
Financial aid for non-profits and cooperatives launching in Laval
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 80% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund provides up to 80% of project costs, supporting nonprofit organizations and cooperatives in Laval with a maximum contribution based on project specifics. The program aims to enhance social and economic wellbeing through funding eligible activities such as capital expenditures, technology acquisition, marketing, inventory purchase, professional fees, and training.
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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 new non-profit organizations (cooperatives or associations) or collective enterprise projects to address regional needs and improve quality of life.
- Development of significant commercial activities by non-profit organizations aiming for economic viability through sales of goods or services.
- Implementation of innovative collective entrepreneurship projects with a focus on responsible and sustainable development.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations (including cooperatives) registered in Quebec
- Retail businesses in downtown Laval
- Restaurants and accommodation businesses in downtown Laval
- Companies in the manufacturing, high-tech, tourism, transport, and logistics sectors
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
- Purchase of land or buildings, leasehold improvements, equipment, and machinery.
- Acquisition of vehicles or rolling stock.
- Incorporation fees and similar start-up costs.
- Acquisition of technologies, including know-how, manufacturing licenses or agreements, patents, websites, and software.
- Marketing, advertising, and commercialization expenses.
- Working capital (up to 50% of project costs).
- Purchase of inventory, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
- Training costs and purchase of educational materials.
- Professional fees.
- Other project-specific expenses deemed relevant.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Laval (companies operating in Laval or intending to establish operations in Laval)
Additional information
- The selection committee includes external experts and works in collaboration with Laval Économique resources.
- The combined financial assistance from provincial, federal, and City of Laval sources cannot exceed 80% of eligible costs.
- Evaluation is based on the project's feasibility and prospects for sustainable development and viability.
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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 Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund provides up to 80% of project costs, supporting nonprofit organizations and cooperatives in Laval with a maximum contribution based on project specifics. The program aims to enhance social and economic wellbeing through funding eligible activities such as capital expenditures, technology acquisition, marketing, inventory purchase, professional fees, and training.
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:
Be a non-profit organization (NPO or cooperative) registered with the Quebec Business Register.
Conduct its main activities in Laval or plan to establish itself there.
Have a significant commercial activity with at least 40% of revenue coming from the sale of goods or services.
What expenses are eligible under Laval Économique — Collective Entrepreneurship Fund?
Creation of new non-profit organizations (cooperatives or associations) or collective enterprise projects to address regional needs and improve quality of life.
Development of significant commercial activities by non-profit organizations aiming for economic viability through sales of goods or services.
Implementation of innovative collective entrepreneurship projects with a focus on responsible and sustainable development.
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