
PME MTL – Young Business
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Montréal, QC
Subsidy for young businesses in Montreal
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $15,000
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.
Financing terms and conditions
- Non-repayable financial contribution of up to $15,000 per project.
Activities funded
- Start-up and launch of new businesses headquartered in Montréal.
- Business growth and development initiatives for companies established less than five years ago.
Examples of admissible projects:
Eligibility
- The business must be legally constituted and listed in the Registre d’entreprises du Québec (REQ).
- The head office and business activities must be located in Montréal.
- The business must have been established for less than five years.
- A business plan demonstrating profitability and viability must be submitted.
- The applicant must commit to working full-time in the business (at least 35 hours per week).
Who is eligible?
- Legally constituted start-up businesses registered in the Registre d’entreprises du Québec (REQ)
Who is not eligible
- Businesses not in Montreal
- Unregistered businesses
- Operations over 5 years old
- Part-time engagement in business
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of equipment
- Leasehold improvements
- Marketing expenses
- Working capital
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses with their head office located on Montréal Island.
Selection criteria
- Assessment by the joint investment committee (CIC) on the entrepreneur’s qualifications.
- Viability of the business proposal in relation to the fund’s objectives and requirements.
How to apply
1
Eligibility Check
- Make sure that your business is registered with the Quebec Business Registry (REQ).
- Confirm that your head office and place of business are in Montreal.
- Check that your business is less than 5 years old.
- Be prepared to work full-time in the company (minimum 35 hours per week).
2
Preparation of the documentation
- Develop a business plan demonstrating the profitability and viability of your business.
- Gather documents proving your eligible expenses such as equipment purchases and lease improvements.
3
Identification of the service hub
- Enter your business's postal code or select your service area on the provided map.
- Identify the experts in your region to receive support.
4
Partnership with the PME MTL loan
Make sure that your grant is matched with a loan offered by the PME MTL Fund.
5
Submission of the request
- Prepare your application file including all the required information.
- Submit your application to the joint investment committee (CIC) of the involved sector.
Additional information
- Every funding application is reviewed by the joint investment committee (CIC) of the corresponding PME MTL hub.
- Reference sections are available for advice on business financing and updates on PME MTL financing.
- Applicants can locate relevant experts by entering their business postal code or selecting a specific area.
Contacts
info@pmemtl.com
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