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Pierre Péladeau Scholarships

Funding and support for innovative university student entrepreneurs in Quebec
AsterX
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 75,000
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 14, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Pierre Péladeau Scholarships offer up to $75,000 to support innovative business start-up projects led by university students aged 35 or younger in Quebec. The program aims to fund entrepreneurial initiatives across all sectors, providing financial assistance to help launch and develop new ventures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Timeline
  • Closing date : February 14, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail trade
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Youth (<40)
  • Startups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Launch and development of innovative business projects initiated by university students in any industry sector.
  • Commercialization of products or services with a focus on innovation and high growth potential.
  • Implementation of technological solutions or digital platforms addressing specific market needs.
  • Development of sustainable, environmentally responsible, or socially impactful business models.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Start-up companies led by university students in Quebec
  • Innovative businesses from all sectors
  • Projects in robotics and autonomous navigation
  • Companies developing sustainable and compostable materials
  • Businesses offering digital solutions for service industries

Eligible geographic areas

  • All university campuses across Quebec.

Additional information

  • Since its launch in 1998-1999, over $3.1 million has been awarded in scholarships.
  • More than 65% of companies created through this program remain in operation.
  • Businesses supported have collectively raised over $300 million in additional financing.
  • The Pierre Péladeau Scholarships are recognized as the largest scholarships of their kind for university entrepreneurs in Quebec.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships. 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 Pierre Péladeau Scholarships?

The Pierre Péladeau Scholarships offer up to $75,000 to support innovative business start-up projects led by university students aged 35 or younger in Quebec. The program aims to fund entrepreneurial initiatives across all sectors, providing financial assistance to help launch and develop new ventures.

How much funding can be received?

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships Funds up to $75,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships program?

To be eligible for the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships program, you must: The business must be an innovative start-up. The project must be led by a student entrepreneur 35 years old or under from a Quebec university campus.

What expenses are eligible under Pierre Péladeau Scholarships?

Launch and development of innovative business projects initiated by university students in any industry sector. Commercialization of products or services with a focus on innovation and high growth potential. Implementation of technological solutions or digital platforms addressing specific market needs. Development of sustainable, environmentally responsible, or socially impactful business models.

Where is the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships available?

The Pierre Péladeau Scholarships program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Pierre Péladeau Scholarships?

Pierre Péladeau Scholarships is funded by AsterX

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