
MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Financial support for emerging businesses in Beauce-Centre
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $10,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Fonds Propulsion provides financial support of up to $10,000 for start-ups and growing businesses within the MRC Beauce-Centre to foster entrepreneurship and innovation. Eligible activities include developing new services or products with collective benefits for the community as demonstrated through a successful crowdfunding campaign on La Ruche.
Financing terms and conditions
The Propulsion Fund provides financial support to emerging and growing businesses by matching a significant portion of their crowdfunding efforts. This funding is designed to spur economic growth within the MRC Beauce-Centre region.
- The aid is granted as a bursary amounting to 50% of the crowdfunding target achieved on the La Ruche platform, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Activities funded
Projects eligible for the MRC Beauce-Centre Propulsion Fund focus on business development in new sectors and collective impact. These initiatives prioritize crowdfunding success and regional economic growth.
- Establishment or growth of businesses less than 5 years old in the MRC Beauce-Centre region.
- Development of new products or services by businesses older than 5 years, entering new sectors.
- Projects demonstrating significant collective benefits for the MRC Beauce-Centre community.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Fonds Propulsion grant requires meeting specific criteria related to the business status, location, and impact of the proposed project.
- The business must be in the pre-startup or startup phase (under 5 years old) or be an existing business over 5 years old developing a new product/service in a new industry sector.
- The business must be located and operating within the MRC Beauce-Centre territory.
- The product or service offered must have collective benefits within the MRC Beauce-Centre.
- The business must have successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign on the La Ruche platform.
- The campaign goal must be at least $2,000 to qualify for matching funds up to $10,000.
Who is eligible?
Projects eligible for this grant must be associated with businesses in their pre-startup or startup phase, or established businesses expanding into new sectors with collective impact in the MRC Beauce-Centre.
- Pre-startup or startup businesses (operating for less than 5 years).
- Established businesses (operating for more than 5 years) developing new services/products in a different sector.
- Businesses located and active within the MRC Beauce-Centre territory.
- Projects with collective benefits within the MRC Beauce-Centre.
- Businesses that have successfully completed a crowdfunding campaign on La Ruche platform.
Who is not eligible
The Fonds Propulsion grant is designed to support specific business ventures in Beauce-Centre. There are certain restrictions related to the eligibility criteria.
Eligible expenses
This grant helps finance several types of essential expenses for the development of specific projects.
- Salaries of employees directly assigned to the project.
- Purchase of materials and equipment necessary for the project.
- Research and development costs related to the project.
- Fees for external consultants and experts.
- Staff training costs related to the project.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is designed to support businesses located specifically within a defined geographical area, reflecting a targeted approach to regional economic development in Canada.
- Companies situated and operating in the territory of the MRC Beauce-Centre.
How to apply
1
Check eligibility
- Make sure that your business is located in the MRC Beauce-Centre and that it is in the pre-start phase, start-up phase, or has been operating for more than 5 years but is developing a new service/product in a new sector.
- Confirm that your crowdfunding campaign on La Ruche has been successfully completed.
2
Launch the crowdfunding campaign
- Set up a crowdfunding campaign on La Ruche with a goal of at least $2,000.
- Ensure that your service or product offers collective benefits for the community.
3
Gather the necessary documentation
- Prepare your business plan and all required financial forecasts.
- Gather documents demonstrating the collective benefits of the project.
4
Submit a grant application
- Submit your application to Beauce-Centre Économique.
- Make sure that all supporting documents, including proof of successful crowdfunding, are included.
5
Follow-up
Contact Beauce-Centre Économique for any additional information or assistance needed.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The financial assistance is provided as a grant equivalent to 50% of the campaign's goal on La Ruche, up to a maximum of $10,000.
- The crowdfunding campaign on La Ruche must be successful prior to becoming eligible for the fund.
- The minimum campaign goal required to qualify for the fund is $2,000, allowing a minimum grant of $1,000 and a maximum of $10,000.
- Beauce-Centre Économique offers additional support services such as business plan writing and analysis, financial forecasting, business modeling, and individual mentoring.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC Beauce-Centre — Propulsion 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.
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