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Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Quebec, Canada
Supports young Quebecers in entrepreneurship and green economy initiatives
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Overview
The Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change - Entrepreneurship and Green Economy supports Quebec residents aged 18 to 35 in developing entrepreneurial projects and enhancing skills related to the green economy and climate change adaptation. The program offers financial support for project expenses, including transportation, with eligible activities such as attending conferences, short-term training, developing business ventures, and expanding professional networks; maximum funding amounts are not specified.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 24, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Utilities
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Activities funded
- Launching or developing an entrepreneurial project focused on the green economy.
- Participating in conferences, forums, or events related to climate change solutions.
- Engaging in short-term training to build skills in entrepreneurship or sustainable development.
- Developing projects that address climate change mitigation or adaptation in vulnerable francophone countries or in Quebec.
- Expanding business networks and exploring new markets in fields related to the green economy and climate action.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 7,400
Short-term solar panel installation training for youth leaders
$ 5,700
Attending the Green Economy World Forum in Europe
$ 16,500
Developing a composting social enterprise in neighbourhood schools
$ 14,500
Launching an eco-friendly cleaning product line for local markets
$ 21,000
Organizing a youth-led circular economy startup bootcamp
$ 17,500
Creating a digital green entrepreneurship resource portal for youth
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a young person aged 18 to 35 years.
- The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Quebec.
- The applicant must be engaged in combating climate change and wish to carry out a project in one of the francophone countries most vulnerable to climate change, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, or the Caribbean.
- If residing in one of the targeted francophone countries, the applicant is eligible provided their project is carried out in Quebec.
Who is eligible?
- Companies and organizations involved in green entrepreneurship
- Initiatives focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Businesses developing or deploying green technologies
- Organizations in sectors such as sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, renewable energy, bioenergy, and the circular economy
- Enterprises working in waste management, water resource management, and sustainable agriculture
Eligible expenses
- Partial funding for transportation expenses related to the project.
- Additional allowance for costs directly associated with project implementation.
- Supplementary transportation allowance for participants residing in remote regions of Quebec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Francophone countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Francophone countries in North Africa
- Francophone countries in the Antilles
How to apply
1
Check eligibility requirements
- Review eligibility criteria: age 18-35, Canadian citizenship or permanent residency, resident of Quebec
- Ensure your project relates to climate change initiatives in eligible Francophone countries or in Quebec (if you are a resident of a targeted country)
2
Define your project
- Develop your project idea related to entrepreneurship or the green economy
- Select the country where the project will be carried out, ensuring it matches initiative priorities
- Gather details on potential activities (conference, training, business development, etc.)
3
Prepare your documentation
- Compile all required documents as specified in the program section
- Ensure completeness, as more complete applications are prioritized if quotas are in place
- If documents are missing, submit what you have before the deadline
4
Submit your application
- Submit your project at least 45 days before departure (Quebec residents) or at least 3 months prior (Francophone residents of target countries)
- If your project requires a passport or visa, consider processing times
- Indicate clearly in your application that the project is part of the Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change
5
Await response from LOJIQ
- Wait for confirmation from LOJIQ after submission
- Monitor your email for follow-up on your application status
- Respond promptly to any requests for additional information
Additional information
- Applicants may apply even if some required documents are missing, but more complete applications will have priority if there is a selection limit.
- Submission deadlines depend on the planned departure date, and it is necessary to submit your application well in advance to ensure eligibility.
- Applicants are required to specify in their project description that their proposal is part of the Youth Initiative to Combat Climate Change.
- The program periodically develops turnkey projects in partnership with organizations, which may be of interest to those without a defined project idea.
Contacts
1-800-465-4255
