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MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund
Funding for first-business startups and succession
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Lanaudière, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program supports new entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a first business in the MRC of Montcalm. It provides non-repayable financial assistance for startup, business succession, and related professional support, with maximum aid of $7,000 or $5,000 depending on the 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
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Montcalm
- Lanaudière
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a first business.
- Acquiring a first business.
- Business succession projects within an existing company in the MRC of Montcalm.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New entrepreneurs.
- Legally incorporated businesses in Quebec.
- Businesses in manufacturing, agri-food, strategic services, commercial, cultural, recreational tourism, and service sectors.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital needed for the first two years of the project.
- Capital expenditures directly tied to the project, including technology, land, buildings, equipment, machinery, vehicles, construction, renovation, and site or premises development.
- Professional fees for feasibility studies, external audits, and impact studies.
- Professional fees directly related to implementation, acquisition, construction, renovation, and facility setup.
- For business succession projects, purchase of shares, business assets, and related transaction and transfer fees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses incurred before the application is submitted.
- Debt service, loan repayments, capital losses, and capital replacement.
- Transactions between related businesses or partners.
- Research and development expenses.
- Normal operating expenses and Quebec sales taxes.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC de Montcalm, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Project originality and innovation.
- Evidence of market demand or business opportunity.
- Overall project profile and potential.
- Financial viability and profitability over the first three years.
- Value added and competitive positioning, especially for commercial projects.
Processing and Agreement
- Approved projects require a 24-month agreement with the MRC of Montcalm.
- The grant is subject to compliance with the terms set out in the agreement.
- Failure to comply may lead to a repayment request based on the agreement terms.
Additional information
- The project must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Approved projects are subject to a 24-month agreement with the MRC.
- The MRC may review and adjust the fund’s criteria and priorities at any time.
- The MRC reserves the right to assess projects based on their overall profile and potential.
Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund Program
What is the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund?
This program supports new entrepreneurs starting or acquiring a first business in the MRC of Montcalm. It provides non-repayable financial assistance for startup, business succession, and related professional support, with maximum aid of $7,000 or $5,000 depending on the sector.
How much funding can be received?
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund Funds up to $7,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund program?
To be eligible for the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund program, you must:
Canadian citizen or landed immigrant in Quebec
At least 18 years old
Majority owner of the business
What expenses are eligible under MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund?
Starting a first business.
Acquiring a first business.
Business succession projects within an existing company in the MRC of Montcalm.
Where is the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund available?
The MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund program is available Lanaudière, Quebec.
Is the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund?
MRC de Montcalm — New Entrepreneur Fund is funded by MRC Montcalm (MRC)