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MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)
Financial and technical support for new businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Centre-du-Québec, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial and technical support for people creating or acquiring a business in MRC de L’Érable. Weekly financial support can last up to 40 weeks, and technical support can continue for up to two years.
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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
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- L’Érable
- Centre-du-Québec
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Creation of a new business.
- Acquisition of an existing business.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Two-year financial forecasts
- Other documents requested by Développement économique de L'Érable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals seeking to create a business.
- Individuals seeking to acquire a business.
- Applicants on social assistance, active Employment Insurance recipients, or underrepresented workers.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in professional services.
- Personal care businesses.
- Businesses in saturated or non-priority sectors in the MRC de L'Érable.
- Religious, spiritual, esoteric, political, or sexual businesses.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Professional services such as notary, lawyer, or accountant practices.
- Personal care services such as hairdressing, aesthetics, nail services, or massage therapy.
- Businesses in saturated, highly competitive, or non-priority sectors in the territory.
- Religious, spiritual, esoteric, political, or sexual businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de L'Érable
Additional information
- The business plan and two-year financial forecasts are prepared during the first 12 weeks if the project is accepted.
- Développement économique de L'Érable may change the program details without notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA). 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 MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)?
This program provides financial and technical support for people creating or acquiring a business in MRC de L’Érable. Weekly financial support can last up to 40 weeks, and technical support can continue for up to two years.
Who is eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) program?
To be eligible for the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) program, you must:
Recognized as eligible for STA
Business project in MRC de L'Érable
Full-time involvement and control
What expenses are eligible under MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)?
Creation of a new business.
Acquisition of an existing business.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)?
You can contact MRC L'Érable by email at none or by phone at 819 362-2333, poste 1268.
Where is the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) available?
The MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) program is available Centre-du-Québec, Quebec.
Is the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA)?
MRC L'Érable — Self-employment support (STA) is funded by MRC L'Érable