MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs QC Canada

MRC Maskinongé — Young Entrepreneurs

QC, Canada
Youth Entrepreneur Fund supports young business creation and acquisition
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  • Manufacturing
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  • MRC de Maskinongé
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The Jeunes Entrepreneurs (JE) fund offers financial support to young individuals aged 18-39 for creating or acquiring a business within the MRC de Maskinongé, with grants up to $6,000 for services or tourism sectors and up to $14,000 for manufacturing, agricultural, or agri-food sectors. Eligible activities include professional fees, capital expenses, technology acquisition, working capital needs, and specific training-related costs.

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This grant is designed to support young entrepreneurs in establishing or acquiring businesses and enhancing their entrepreneurial skills. It covers a wide range of expenses related to starting or developing a business.
  • Professional fees and consultation services required for conducting necessary studies.
  • Capital expenditures for land, buildings, equipment, and vehicles.
  • Technology acquisition, including know-how, licenses, patents, and software.
  • Working capital needs specifically for the first year of operation.
  • Costs for entrepreneurial training, including tuition and learning materials.
  • Acquisition of business ownership shares and related professional service fees.

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's personal and professional circumstances.
  • The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or immigrant and a permanent resident of Quebec.
  • The applicant must be aged between 18 and 39 years at the time of application.
  • The applicant must possess experience and/or training relevant to the project.
  • The applicant must commit to working full-time in the enterprise (minimum of 35 hours per week).
  • The business project must be established in the territory of the MRC de Maskinongé.
  • The applicant must not be registered in a full-time study program.

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This financial assistance in the form of a grant is available to any person who:- Is a Canadian citizen or immigrant and permanent resident of Quebec;- Is aged between 18 and 39 at the time of registration;- Possesses experience and/or relevant training for the project;- Commits to working full-time in the company (minimum of 35 hours per week);- Establishes their business project within the territory of the MRC of Maskinongé.The entrepreneur must not be enrolled in a full-time study program.

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The grant for young entrepreneurs in the MRC de Maskinongé covers several expenses across different stages of business development and acquisition.
  • Professional fees, expertise fees, and other costs for required consultants or specialists for project studies, excluding consultants from businesses where the entrepreneur holds interest.
  • Capital expenses such as land, buildings, equipment, machinery, movable assets, incorporation fees, and similar expenses.
  • Acquisition of technology, licenses or agreements for manufacturing, patents, software, and similar expenses.
  • Working capital needs strictly related to the first year of business operations.
  • Registration fees, cost of educational materials, and other necessary fees for approved training activities.
  • Acquisition expenses for business property rights (voting shares or parts) and professional service fees directly related to the acquisition transaction.

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This grant is available exclusively to businesses operating within a specific geographical area. The eligible location is defined by the funding body to support regional entrepreneurship.
  • Companies must be based within the territory of the MRC de Maskinongé.

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Here are the steps to submit an application for the Jeunes Entrepreneurs (JE) grant:
  • Step 1: Determine Eligibility
  • Confirm you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Quebec.
  • Ensure you are between 18 and 39 years old.
  • Verify that you have relevant experience or training.
  • Commit to working full-time in the business (minimum of 35 hours per week).
  • Decide to establish your business within the MRC of Maskinongé.
  • Ensure you are not enrolled in a full-time study program.
  • Step 2: Prepare Application Material
  • Gather information on business expenses that qualify under Volet 1, 2, 3, or 4.
  • Decide if applying for a new business creation, expansion, or take-over.
  • Complete any necessary studies or consultancy services credentials.
  • Step 3: Contact a Counselor
  • Reach out to a development advisor like Audrey Pichette, Rémi Gagnon, or Sandrine Renou for guidance on your application.
  • Step 4: Submit Application
  • Send your completed application to the corresponding counselor via the contact details provided.
  • Step 5: Await Feedback
  • Receive confirmation and further steps from the funding body.

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The specific amounts for the grants vary depending on the sector of the business, with higher amounts available for manufacturing, agricultural, or agrofood sectors.
  • The grant amount can reach up to $6,000 for service or tourism businesses and up to $14,000 for manufacturing, agricultural, or agrofood businesses.
  • Contact information for specific advisors available to assist with the grant application is provided, facilitating direct communication for guidance and support.

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