MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir

Q: How much funding can be received?

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir?

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir is funded by MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir?

You can contact MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce.

Q: Where is the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir available?

The MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program is available the province of QC.

Q: Are startups eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for young entrepreneurs in Nouvelle-Beauce

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $20,000

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Créavenir program offers young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 39 a tailored financial package, including a line of credit up to $15,000 at a favorable rate and a grant up to $5,000, to support startup ventures or the consolidation and succession planning of businesses established for less than three years. This program aims to stimulate local entrepreneurship and community development through viable, need-responsive, and financially realistic projects.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Activities funded

This grant assists young entrepreneurs in launching viable start-up projects, consolidating existing businesses, or taking over an existing enterprise. The focus is on supporting projects that meet community needs and offer short-term financial benefits.

Projects aimed at launching a new viable business.
Projects focused on consolidating an existing business that is less than three years old.
Projects related to taking over an existing business.

Eligibility

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.

How to apply

Eligibility Verification

Make sure you are a member of one of the participating Desjardins caisse or be ready to become one.
Verify that your project meets the viability criteria and addresses a need in the community.

Preparation of the request

Write a detailed description of the project including its financial plan.
Include documents that demonstrate the short-term viability of the project.
Prepare a file that justifies the need for funding.

Contact Initiation

Contact Jérôme Leclerc or Erica Couture for advice or specific questions regarding your request.

Submission of the request

Submit the required documents through the provided contacts or according to the instructions given by them.
Check for any additional requirements that may be requested by the organization.

Follow-up of the request

Wait for a response from the Créavenir team regarding the acceptance or rejection of your request.
Be prepared to provide additional information if requested during the review process.

Additional information

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.

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir?

How much funding can be received?

What is the deadline to apply?

Is the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Who are the financial supporters of the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir?

Who is eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program?

To be eligible for the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program, you must: The applicant must be a member or become a member of one of the participating Desjardins caisses and reside in the area where their business will be launched under one of those caisses. The applicant must be between 18 and 39 years old. The applicant must present a viable project for starting a business, consolidating an existing business that has been in operation for less than three years, or transferring a business.