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MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs
Financial support for young business owners
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 14,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Mauricie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers non-repayable financial support for young entrepreneurs to start, buy, or transfer a business in selected sectors. It also supports feasibility studies, training, and specialized advisory services, with up to $6,000 or $14,000 depending on the project type and sector.
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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
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Maskinongé
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Feasibility studies and other preparatory business studies.
- Creation of a first or second business.
- Business startup or ownership transfer projects.
- Entrepreneur training.
- Access to specialized advisory services.
Documents Needed
- Application form.
- Proof of identity and age.
- Business plan for the project.
- Documents showing ownership or transaction terms for business transfer projects.
- Supporting documents for feasibility studies, training, or professional services, as applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Individuals starting or acquiring a business.
- Entrepreneurs working in manufacturing, business services, tourism, or biofood.
Who is not eligible
- People under 18 or over 39.
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Quebec.
- People enrolled in full-time studies.
- Businesses with religious, sexual, political, spiritual, or esoteric activities.
- Activities that may harm the reputation of the MRC de Maskinongé or other government organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Professional fees, expert fees, and consultant or specialist services for feasibility studies.
- Capital expenses such as land, building, equipment, machinery, vehicles, and incorporation fees.
- Technology, software, licenses, patents, and related acquisition costs.
- Training fees, learning materials, and approved advisory services.
- Working capital for the first year of operations.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is received by the MRC.
- Operating expenses of a business or organization.
- Debt service or repayment of existing or future loans.
- Financing for a project already completed.
- Consulting fees from a company in which the entrepreneur has an ownership interest.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Maskinongé.
Selection criteria
- Evaluation against pre-established analysis criteria.
- Compliance with general program requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- Prepare the project file and required supporting information.
- Step 2: Submit the file
- Send the application to the MRC de Maskinongé fund manager.
- Step 3: Committee review
- The committee reviews the file on site.
- The application is assessed using the program’s analysis criteria and requirements.
- Step 4: Sign the agreement if approved
- Approved projects require a protocol between the MRC and the young entrepreneur.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are sent to the MRC de Maskinongé fund manager.
- Files are reviewed on site by the committee members.
- Applications are assessed against pre-established analysis criteria and program requirements.
- Approved projects require an agreement between the MRC and the young entrepreneur.
- Approved projects are followed monthly for two years.
Additional information
- Applications are first sent to the MRC de Maskinongé fund manager.
- Approved projects require a formal agreement between the MRC and the young entrepreneur.
- A monthly follow-up is carried out for two years.
- A $75 opening fee applies to accepted files.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs Program
What is the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs?
This program offers non-repayable financial support for young entrepreneurs to start, buy, or transfer a business in selected sectors. It also supports feasibility studies, training, and specialized advisory services, with up to $6,000 or $14,000 depending on the project type and sector.
How much funding can be received?
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $14,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs program?
To be eligible for the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs program, you must:
Age 18 to 39.
Canadian citizen or Quebec permanent resident.
Project in MRC de Maskinongé.
What expenses are eligible under MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs?
Feasibility studies and other preparatory business studies.
Creation of a first or second business.
Business startup or ownership transfer projects.
Entrepreneur training.
Access to specialized advisory services.
Who can I contact for more information about the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs?
You can contact MRC de Maskinongé (MRC) by email at audrey.pichette@mrc-maskinonge.qc.ca or by phone at 819 228-9461.
Where is the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs available?
The MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs program is available Mauricie, Quebec.
Is the MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs is a Grant and Funding