How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 20000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

What are MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir's eligibility criterias?

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.

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir

Last Update: May 13, 2025

QC, Canada

Financial support for young entrepreneurs in Nouvelle-Beauce

MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $20,000

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Loans and Capital investments

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

MRC de La Nouvelle-Beauce

Status

Open

Overview of the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program

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 to the MRC La Nouvelle-Beauce — Créavenir program

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.