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MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)
Support for starting or acquiring a business
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Financial support is available for people starting or acquiring a business through the self-employment support measure. It includes a weekly allowance for up to 52 weeks, plus childcare support and technical assistance for start-up and business management.
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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
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Arthabaska
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a business.
- Acquiring a business.
- Business start-up and management support.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employment assistance recipients.
- Employment insurance recipients.
- Unemployed people who received EI benefits in the last three years.
- Unemployed people without support or precarious workers, for technical support only.
Eligible expenses
- Weekly financial allowance.
- Childcare expenses support.
Eligible geographic areas
- Victoriaville region.
Additional information
- Managed in collaboration with Services Québec.
- Individualized support is available to entrepreneurs.
- Technical support can be provided during the first two years of operation.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) Program
What is the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)?
Financial support is available for people starting or acquiring a business through the self-employment support measure. It includes a weekly allowance for up to 52 weeks, plus childcare support and technical assistance for start-up and business management.
Who is eligible for the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) program?
To be eligible for the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) program, you must:
Eligibility must be confirmed with Services Québec.
For EI or employment assistance recipients.
Business must face limited competition.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)?
Starting a business.
Acquiring a business.
Business start-up and management support.
Where is the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) available?
The MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA)?
MRC Arthabaska - Self-employment support (STA) is funded by MRC Arthabaska (MRC)