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Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition
Business creation and acquisition support
Funding available
$ 3,000 - $ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Saint-Hyacinthe, Montérégie, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole’s FAE Stream 1 supports entrepreneurs in the MRC des Maskoutains who are creating or acquiring a business, with assistance reaching up to CAD 10,000 depending on the project type. It targets viable, profitable projects led by applicants with relevant experience, a business plan, and a commitment to establish operations locally.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Les Maskoutains
- Saint-Hyacinthe
- Montérégie
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Business creation.
- Business acquisition.
Documents Needed
- A business plan with projected financial statements for the three years following project implementation.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents aged 18 and over.
- Entrepreneurs pursuing a business creation or acquisition project in the MRC des Maskoutains.
Who is not eligible
- Retail businesses.
- Businesses that already received a financial contribution from the MRC in the same stream during the previous year.
Eligible geographic areas
- MRC des Maskoutains
Selection criteria
- Project relevance and realism.
- Newness of the project and job creation or retention potential.
- Proof that all start-up financing has been secured.
- No debt default.
- Business supply must come mainly from Quebec.
Additional information
- Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole provides assistance from its industrial development professionals to help complete the application file.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition Program
What is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole’s FAE Stream 1 supports entrepreneurs in the MRC des Maskoutains who are creating or acquiring a business, with assistance reaching up to CAD 10,000 depending on the project type. It targets viable, profitable projects led by applicants with relevant experience, a business plan, and a commitment to establish operations locally.
How much funding can be received?
Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition program?
To be eligible for the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition program, you must:
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, aged 18 or over.
The project must have a business plan and financial forecast showing viability and profitability.
The business must have a place of business in the MRC des Maskoutains and be registered with the REQ.
What expenses are eligible under Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition?
Business creation.
Business acquisition.
Who can I contact for more information about the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition?
You can contact Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole or by phone at 450 774-9000.
Where is the Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition available?
The Saint-Hyacinthe Technopole — FAE – Stream 1: Business Creation or Acquisition program is available Montérégie, Quebec.