MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir

The Créavenir program provides tailored financial support to young entrepreneurs to foster local business growth and economic development. The program offers both credit and grant modalities to meet diverse entrepreneurial needs.

• A line of credit up to $15,000 is available, with a preferential interest rate (prime rate + 0.5%) for a period of five years.
• A grant of up to $5,000 can be awarded to support start-up operations or to provide working capital funding.
• The funding from the Créavenir program can be considered as personal equity, aiding in accessing additional financial sources.

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and location.

• The applicant must be a member of one of the participating Desjardins caisses or become one.
• The applicant must reside and launch their business within the territory of one of the participating caisses.
• The applicant must be between the ages of 18 and 39.
• The applicant must present a viable startup project or the consolidation of a business existing for less than 3 years.
• The applicant must present a viable business succession plan.

Who is eligible?

Eligible candidates for the CRÉAVENIR program include young entrepreneurs who are members or willing to become members of participating Desjardins caisses, planning to start or acquire a business in the Nouvelle-Beauce region, and falling within the age range of 18 to 39 years.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant requires companies to be located within areas serviced by participating Desjardins caisses. These regions are integral to ensuring local entrepreneurial development.

• Territories of participating Desjardins caisses.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The funding received through CRÉAVENIR can be considered personal equity, assisting in securing further financial support from other sources.