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SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund
Helps facilitate SME transfers with beneficial financing options
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund offers financial assistance up to $50,000 to facilitate the transfer of SMEs for family succession or new acquisitions. The program provides a two-year interest-free period and a repayment moratorium on the principal for the initial three months, with a possible extension up to two years.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop an online presence
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business succession through family transfer.
- Acquisition of an existing small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking ownership transfer
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses located in the Lac-St-Jean Ouest region.
Additional information
- Interest-free period applies for two years following loan approval.
- A moratorium on principal repayments is available for the first three months, with the possibility of extending up to two years.
- Beneficiaries benefit from a competitive interest rate for the duration of the loan.
- The maximum loan amortization period is seven years.
Frequently Asked Questions about the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy 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 SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund?
The SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund offers financial assistance up to $50,000 to facilitate the transfer of SMEs for family succession or new acquisitions. The program provides a two-year interest-free period and a repayment moratorium on the principal for the initial three months, with a possible extension up to two years.
How much funding can be received?
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund Funds up to $50,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund program?
To be eligible for the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund program, you must:
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
Business undergoing family succession or new acquisition
What expenses are eligible under SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund?
Business succession through family transfer.
Acquisition of an existing small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
Where is the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund available?
The SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund program is available Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Is the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund?
SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest — Transfer Strategy Fund is funded by SADC Lac-St-Jean Ouest
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