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PME MTL – Young Business Fund
Startup and growth support for Montréal businesses
Funding available
$ 25,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Montreal, Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Entrepreneurs starting a legally constituted business registered in the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
See full eligibility
Overview
Fonds Jeunes entreprises offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $25,000 to young Montréal businesses to support startup and growth. Funding can cover equipment purchases, leasehold improvements, marketing expenses, and working capital for viable business projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop an online presence
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal
- Montréal
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Startup projects
- Growth or expansion projects
Documents Needed
- A business plan demonstrating profitability and viability
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Entrepreneurs starting a legally constituted business registered in the Registre des entreprises du Québec (REQ).
Eligible expenses
- Equipment purchases
- Leasehold improvements
- Marketing expenses
- Working capital
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects in the retail or restaurant sectors are not eligible.
Eligible geographic areas
- Montréal
Selection criteria
- The entrepreneur’s qualifications.
- The viability of the proposal in light of the fund’s objectives and requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- Each application is evaluated by the joint investment committee (CIC) of the relevant hub.
- The committee assesses the entrepreneur’s qualifications and the viability of the project against the fund’s objectives and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PME MTL – Young Business Fund Program
What is the PME MTL – Young Business Fund?
Fonds Jeunes entreprises offers a non-repayable contribution of up to $25,000 to young Montréal businesses to support startup and growth. Funding can cover equipment purchases, leasehold improvements, marketing expenses, and working capital for viable business projects.
How much funding can be received?
PME MTL – Young Business Fund Funds up to $25,000 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:
Legally constituted and registered in the REQ.
Business establishment and head office in Montréal.
Operating for less than five years.
What expenses are eligible under PME MTL – Young Business Fund?
Startup projects
Growth or expansion projects
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
Who are the financial supporters of the PME MTL – Young Business Fund?
PME MTL – Young Business Fund is funded by PME MTL (PME)