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Laval Économique — Créavenir
Financing support for young entrepreneurs
Latest source updateLast Update: July 11, 2026Latest change: The Créavenir page now shows updated contact details and a revised presentation of the program content, including funding, eligibility, and application information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 11, 2026
Latest change: The Créavenir page now shows updated contact details and a revised presentation of the program content, including funding, eligibility, and application information.
Créavenir program page updated
The Créavenir page now shows updated contact details for Stéphane Lalande, MBA, replacing the previous contact and adding a new phone number, ext. 5965, and the email s.lalande@laval.ca. The page content also appears to have been revised more broadly, with the program’s eligibility, funding, application, and target-audience information no longer presented in the same way on the page.
Funding available
$ 21,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Créavenir provides financing support for young entrepreneurs who want to start or strengthen a business. It offers a line of credit and credit card up to $16,000 at the prime rate + 0.5%, plus a grant of up to $5,000.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 21,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business.
- Consolidating an existing business.
- Business succession projects.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Financial forecasts
- Current-year business plan for established companies
- Business plan from the company’s launch for established companies
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- New businesses.
- Established businesses under 3 years old.
- Business succession applicants.
Eligible geographic areas
- Laval, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Good credit behavior from the entrepreneur.
- Business plan quality and financial forecasts.
- Job maintenance or job creation for applicable projects.
- At least 50% share ownership for succession projects.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Complete the business plan and financial forecasts.
- Gather the information needed for your project.
- Step 2: Submit the form
- Fill out the online application form.
- Send the request to Laval économique for review.
- Step 3: Follow up with the team
- A team member contacts you after submission.
- Work with the team on evaluation, support, and business plan completion.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Laval économique supports applicants during the application process and project follow-up.
- A member of the team contacts the applicant after the form is submitted.
Additional information
- Desjardins must be the company’s primary financial institution.
- Good credit behavior is expected from the entrepreneur.
- Financial forecasts are required as part of the business plan.
- Laval économique may provide coaching and project follow-up support.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Laval Économique — Créavenir Program
What is the Laval Économique — Créavenir?
Créavenir provides financing support for young entrepreneurs who want to start or strengthen a business. It offers a line of credit and credit card up to $16,000 at the prime rate + 0.5%, plus a grant of up to $5,000.
How much funding can be received?
Laval Économique — Créavenir Funds up to $21,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Laval Économique — Créavenir program?
To be eligible for the Laval Économique — Créavenir program, you must:
Legally incorporated or incorporating
Entrepreneur aged 18 to 39
Project must create or maintain jobs
What expenses are eligible under Laval Économique — Créavenir?
Starting a new business.
Consolidating an existing business.
Business succession projects.
Who can I contact for more information about the Laval Économique — Créavenir?
You can contact Laval Economique by email at s.lalande@laval.ca or by phone at 450-978-6888.
Where is the Laval Économique — Créavenir available?
The Laval Économique — Créavenir program is available Laval, Quebec.
Is the Laval Économique — Créavenir a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Laval Économique — Créavenir is a Grant and Funding