
Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Launch or market a product/service
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
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
- Start-up and launch of new businesses headquartered in Montréal.
- Business growth and development initiatives for companies established less than five years ago.
Eligibility
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL – Young Business Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PME MTL – Young Business Fund. 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 PME MTL – Young Business Fund?
Get up to $15,000 to help with your start-up and growth.
How much funding can be received?
PME MTL – Young Business Fund Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the PME MTL – Young Business Fund program?
To be eligible for the PME MTL – Young Business Fund program, you must:
The business must be legally constituted and listed in the Registre d’entreprises du Québec (REQ).
The business and its head office must be located in Montréal.
The company must have been in existence for less than five years.
What expenses are eligible under PME MTL – Young Business Fund?
Start-up and launch of new businesses headquartered in Montréal.
Business growth and development initiatives for companies established less than five years ago.
Who can I contact for more information about the PME MTL – Young Business Fund?
You can contact PME MTL by email at info@pmemtl.com.
Where is the PME MTL – Young Business Fund available?
The PME MTL – Young Business Fund program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the PME MTL – Young Business Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
PME MTL – Young Business Fund is a Grant and Funding
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