services for entrepreneurs
funding resources
financing your business can be a real challenge if you don't know what your options are. fortunately, we've outlined some of the options available to help you find your way.
To better understand the various terms used in relation to financing your business, consult our glossary.
funding opportunities for your business
Innovative Solutions Canada
what: funding of up to $150,000 for the first phase, with the possibility of $1 million to develop a prototype if the project is selected.
For whom: innovative companies in the pre-commercial phase that can be tested in a real-world environment
Innovative Solutions Canada offers challenge and testing components to help businesses and SMEs. Innovative solutions can lead to funding to develop proof of concept, build a prototype, and even potentially secure a contract with the Government of Canada as the first buyer.
Créavenir
what: line of credit (max. $15,000), business credit card (max. $1,000) and grant (max. $5,000)
Who: Entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 who are starting, taking over, or have owned a business for less than 3 years.
Créavenir, by Desjardins Entreprises, offers financing to young entrepreneurs who do not have the collateral or down payment required to obtain conventional financing.
*Please note that Créavenir's services are now enhanced on the island of Montreal.
Evol
what: loans from $20,000 to $450,000
For whom: entrepreneurs starting up, growing, or buying/taking over a business with an impact project
Evol offers financing to diverse and inclusive impact companies in the form of conventional loans accompanied by support tailored to the realities of entrepreneurs.
The Beehive
what: participatory funding campaign with the possibility of additional funding in the form of a grant, loan or subsidy
For whom: entrepreneurs and organizations with a specific project who wish to validate a market or promote their initiative.
La Ruche promotes the emergence of projects that stimulate the economy, influence, and vitality of Quebec's regions through a local crowdfunding platform.
guides and research tools for funding
CDPQ Space partner funds
high-quality venture capital investors
by: Espace CDPQ
Espace CDPQ firmly believes that innovative Quebec companies must have access to investment capital, support, expertise, and structured networks in order to accelerate their growth and internationalization.
directory of investors in Quebec
by: Réseau Capital
The investor directory brings together more than 270 investors active in the Quebec market on a single platform. It's the perfect place to learn more about the venture capital funds available to support your company's growth.
Government of Canada business assistance search tool
by: Innovation Canada
Innovation Canada has developed a search tool to help your business find the programs and services available to help you grow.