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SADC Shawinigan — Flexiprêt for women
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada
Loans for part-time women entrepreneurs in Shawinigan
Loans and Capital investments
Overview
The Flexiprêt pour les femmes program offers financial assistance in the form of personal loans up to $25,000 to support part-time women entrepreneurs, known as flexipreneures, in their business acquisition, succession, startup, and growth projects. The program also includes free tailored support and activities to meet the specific needs of these entrepreneurs.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Buying or selling a company
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Shawinigan
- Mauricie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Activities funded
- Acquisition of an existing business.
- Business succession planning and execution.
- Launching a new business.
- Expanding or growing an existing business.
Eligibility
- The business operations must be located in Shawinigan.
- The applicant must be a woman who is a majority owner of the business.
- The applicant must propose a viable business project.
- The applicant must demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience in the business field.
- The applicant must demonstrate the existence of a potential market and the ability to repay the loan.
Who is eligible?
- Part-time women entrepreneurs (flexipreneurs) whose business operations are located in Shawinigan
- Women entrepreneurs involved in seasonal businesses who maintain another occupation during the off-season
Eligible geographic areas
- Shawinigan, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Economic viability of the business project.
- Relevant knowledge and experience in the business sector.
- Existence of a potential market for the business.
- Demonstration of repayment capacity.
How to apply
1
Preparation of the request
- Examine the financing prerequisites to ensure eligibility.
- Propose a business project whose operations take place in Shawinigan.
- Demonstrate the economic viability of the business and the existence of a potential market.
- Gather documents proving repayment capacity and experience in the field.
2
Access the online form
- Visit the Shawinigan SADC website to access the online form.
- Refer to the printable version of the form to familiarize yourself with its content.
3
Fill out the application form
- Complete the online funding application form by providing all the required information.
- Check the accuracy of the entered information before submission.
4
Submission of the request
Submit the completed form via the Shawinigan CDC online portal.
5
Follow-up on the request
- For any questions or follow-up on the request, contact the SADC Shawinigan.
- Wait for a processing time of 2 weeks from the receipt of all required documents.
Additional information
- Free personalized guidance and support activities are provided to address the unique needs of part-time women entrepreneurs (flexipreneurs).
- The grant is intended for those who combine entrepreneurship with another occupation, such as employment, family care, or retirement.
- An online funding application process is available, with a printable version of the form for advance review.
- Processing time for complete applications is generally two weeks.
Contacts
info@sadcshawinigan.ca
8195375107
