How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 5000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir?

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir is funded by MRC Deux-Montagnes, Desjardins

What are MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir's eligibility criterias?

Entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 Viable start-up or business under 3 years old Limited or no access to conventional credit

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir

Last Update: May 16, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support and guidance for young entrepreneurs' business projects

MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $5,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

MRC Deux-Montagnes
Desjardins

Status

Open

Overview of the MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir program

The Créavenir program, offered by the MRC Deux-Montagnes in partnership with Desjardins, provides up to $5,000 in grant funding for young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 to support the start-up or development of businesses operating for less than three years. Eligible activities include business start-up, expansion, and personalized support for projects not eligible for conventional credit.

Financing terms and conditions

Credit line up to $15,000, extendable to $30,000 after 6 months of positive financial behavior, at a preferential rate of +0.5% for 5 years.
Business credit card with a $1,000 limit at preferential rate +0.5%.
Non-repayable grant up to $5,000, which can be used as a contribution to access other sources of financing.

Eligible projects & activities

Launching a new business by young entrepreneurs.
Developing or expanding a business that has existed for less than three years.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,870

Digitalizing a community arts studio for virtual workshops

$ 5,000

Expanding a home-based bakery to supply cafes and restaurants

$ 4,800

Launching a pet grooming studio with eco-friendly equipment

$ 4,900

Opening a zero-waste bulk grocery store targeting young families

$ 4,950

Outfitting a mobile espresso cart for local events and markets

$ 4,980

Launching a sustainable landscaping company with electric equipment

Eligibility criteria of the MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir program

The applicant must be an entrepreneur or business owner between 18 and 39 years old.
The project must be a viable business start-up or the development of an existing business established for less than 3 years.
The applicant must have limited or no access to conventional credit to complete the project.
The applicant must be a member of a caisse.

Who is eligible?

Start-up businesses (less than 3 years in operation)
Businesses seeking development or expansion
Projects led by young entrepreneurs (ages 18 to 39)

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located in the MRC de Deux-Montagnes, Quebec

How to apply to the MRC Deux-Montagnes — Créavenir program

Check eligibility criteria

Ensure you are between 18 and 39 years old
Have a viable business start-up project or a business less than 3 years old
Do not have access to conventional credit or not enough for your project
Be a member of a caisse

Submit your business plan

Prepare your business plan
Submit your business plan to the local development organization in your region

Present project to selection committee

If your personal investment and guarantees are insufficient, present your project to the Créavenir selection committee

Receive funding and support

If selected, receive support throughout the business start-up
Obtain a line of credit up to $15,000 (up to $30,000 after 6 months of good financial behavior)
Receive a business credit card with a limit of $1,000
Obtain a grant of up to $5,000 under certain conditions

Additional information

The Créavenir program provides an opportunity to build or improve your credit history through access to credit facilities and support.
Applicants must be members of a Desjardins caisse to participate in the program.
Personalized support and mentorship are offered throughout the business start-up process.
Program participation involves submitting a business plan to a local development organization in the applicant’s region.