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MicroEntreprendre

Microcredit for Quebec entrepreneurs
MicroEntreprendre
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Canada

Overview

Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Train or support volunteers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Culture and Arts
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Employment and Training
  • Business Associations
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Artists / creatives
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Regional
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This grant enables aspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec to launch, develop, and strengthen their business ideas through comprehensive support and microcredit financing options. The eligible activities range from preparing essential business documentation to participating in skill-development workshops and accessing flexible funding solutions.

  • Creating and formalizing a detailed business plan with professional guidance.
  • Participating in individualized support and mentoring sessions with experienced advisors.
  • Attending individual or group workshops to enhance management and operational skills.
  • Receiving specific training in areas such as administration, communication, and marketing.
  • Engaging in networking activities to connect with other entrepreneurs for mutual growth.
  • Accessing nano-loans or microcredits to initiate or expand business ventures without conventional credit access.
  • Utilizing bridge loans to manage short-term cash flow challenges.
  • Obtaining start-up loans based on business viability without traditional collateral requirements.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Individuals who are 18 years or older, have limited or no access to traditional financial services or credit, and possess a business idea or project are eligible. Applicants must attend an introductory meeting and agree to the personalized support provided by MicroEntreprendre members.

Eligible expenses

The grant supports a range of entrepreneurial projects, particularly those aimed at starting, developing, or consolidating a business within Quebec. These activities benefit from training, personalized coaching, and financial resources like microcredit.

  • Business pre-startup activities.
  • Access to flexible financing solutions, including micro-loans and bridge loans.
  • Development and implementation of a business plan.
  • Participation in individual or group workshops to develop management skills.
  • Engagement in formative programs to enhance competencies in areas such as communication, marketing, administration, and management.
  • Personalized coaching tailored to entrepreneurial realities.
  • Networking opportunities through offered training and social events.
  • Mentorship programs for acquiring necessary business knowledge and skills.

Eligible geographic areas

MicroEntreprendre provides entrepreneurial support and microcredit financing through its network across 17 regions in Quebec. Eligible areas for this grant are aligned with these regional operations to support local business development.

  • Abitibi-Témiscamingue
  • Bas-Saint-Laurent
  • Capitale-Nationale
  • Centre-du-Québec
  • Chaudière-Appalaches
  • Côte-Nord
  • Estrie
  • Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
  • Lanaudière
  • Laurentides
  • Laval
  • Mauricie
  • Montérégie
  • Montréal
  • Nord-du-Québec
  • Outaouais
  • Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Frequently Asked Questions about the MicroEntreprendre Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MicroEntreprendre. 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 MicroEntreprendre?

Quebec entrepreneurs who are unable to obtain financing in conventional financing networks can obtain loans of $2 000 to $20,000 and support.

Who is eligible for the MicroEntreprendre program?

To be eligible for the MicroEntreprendre program, you must: Must be aged 18 years or older. Must not have access to traditional financial services or credit. Must have a business idea or project.

What expenses are eligible under MicroEntreprendre?

This grant enables aspiring entrepreneurs in Quebec to launch, develop, and strengthen their business ideas through comprehensive support and microcredit financing options. The eligible activities range from preparing essential business documentation to participating in skill-development workshops and accessing flexible funding solutions. Creating and formalizing a detailed business plan with professional guidance. Participating in individualized support and mentoring sessions with experienced advisors. Attending individual or group workshops to enhance management and operational skills. Receiving specific training in areas such as administration, communication, and marketing. Engaging in networking activities to connect with other entrepreneurs for mutual growth. Accessing nano-loans or microcredits to initiate or expand business ventures without conventional credit access. Utilizing bridge loans to manage short-term cash flow challenges. Obtaining start-up loans based on business viability without traditional collateral requirements.

Where is the MicroEntreprendre available?

The MicroEntreprendre program is available across Canada.

Is the MicroEntreprendre a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MicroEntreprendre is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the MicroEntreprendre?

MicroEntreprendre is funded by MicroEntreprendre

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