MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
Overview
Futurpreneur Canada provides financing, business resources, and mentorship to young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 to help them start their businesses in the MRC de Maskinongé region. It aims to support new businesses through funding and guidance, ensuring participants create sustainable full-time employment for themselves.
At a glance
Funding available
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- No Condition
- Open Date : January 1, 2023
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Maskinongé
- Mauricie
- Quebec
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Activities funded
Eligible projects for the MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada grant revolve around supporting young entrepreneurs to establish and grow their businesses within the MRC Maskinongé region. The focus is on creating sustainable employment opportunities and providing access to mentoring and business resources.
- Startup projects initiated by young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Business ventures that demonstrate a commitment to full-time involvement by the entrepreneur.
- Projects that can create at least one full-time sustainable job for the entrepreneur.
- Business ideas that are less than 12 months old.
- Enterprises conceptualized to operate within the boundaries of MRC de Maskinongé.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and business status.
- The applicant must be legally authorized to work in Canada (individuals with a work permit are not eligible).
- The applicant must be between 18 and 39 years old at the time of submitting the registration form.
- The applicant must possess relevant experience and/or training for the project.
- The applicant must commit to working full-time in the business.
- The applicant must not have declared bankruptcy in the past 5 years.
- The applicant must agree to work with a mentor for 2 years.
- The business must have been operating for less than 12 months.
- The project must create a sustainable full-time job for the applicant.
- The business plan must be realized in the territory of the MRC de Maskinongé.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is available to companies that are committed to establishing their operations within a specified area, as determined by the grant requirements. In this case, the eligible location is particularly designated to promote local entrepreneurial initiatives.
- Businesses located or planning to operate in the MRC de Maskinongé area in Canada.
How to apply
Eligibility Verification
Preparation of the application file
- Prepare a detailed description of the business project, including the business plan.
- Gather documents that demonstrate your relevant experience and/or training.
- Ensure that your business is established in the MRC of Maskinongé.
Registration with Futurpreneur Canada
- Access the website www.futurpreneur.ca to register online.
- Create a user account if necessary.
- Fill out the registration form with your personal information and that of your project.
Submission of the request
- Submit your application package through the online system of Futurpreneur Canada.
- Check that all information is correct before confirming the submission.
Follow-up with a consultant
- Contact one of the business development advisors from the MRC of Maskinongé to check the status of your application.
- Prepare to participate in a potential interview or presentation to defend your project.
Notification of the decision
- Receive a notification from Futurpreneur Canada regarding the acceptance or rejection of your application.
- If accepted, start collaborating with a mentor to ensure the success of your business.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The mentorship program is a mandatory component and lasts for two years, providing ongoing business guidance from experienced professionals.
- Futurpreneur Canada offers not only financial support but also valuable business resources and educational materials to help young entrepreneurs succeed.
- The program focuses on sustainable job creation, meaning that the proposed business must be viable and contribute to local economic growth.
- Candidates receive assistance in the form of personalized business coaching to enhance their entrepreneurial skills.
