MRC Maskinongé — Futurpreneur Canada
QC, Canada
Futurpreneur supports young entrepreneurs with funding and mentorship
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
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- grant_single|openingDateApril 1, 2023
- grant_single|closingDateJune 30, 2023
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Grant and Funding
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- MRC de Maskinongé
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Check Eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria to ensure you qualify for the grant.
- Confirm you are between 18 and 39 years old and meet other specified requirements.
- Step 2: Contact a Business Development Advisor
- Reach out to a designated development advisor for consultation.
- Contact Audrey Pichette, Rémi Gagnon, or Sandrine Renou for support and guidance.
- Step 3: Prepare Application
- Gather necessary documentation and details needed for the application process.
- Prepare a business plan that outlines your startup project and its viability.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit your application according to the guidelines provided by your advisor.
- Include all necessary documentation and ensure the application is complete.
- Step 5: Await Confirmation
- Receive confirmation of application receipt from Futurpreneur Canada.
- Keep track of any communications from the organization regarding the status of your application.
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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.
