Programme d'appui aux entrepreneurs et au développement économique — Soutien aux entrepreneurs ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Individual entrepreneurs (sole proprietors) starting a new business - Existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth or expansion - Cooperative enterprises and worker-owned organizations - Microenterprises with fewer than 10 employees - Self-employed professionals in eligible sectors - Applicants must be established in Quebec or planning to establish operations in Quebec - Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or individuals legally authorized to work in Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum grant amount: $25,000 CAD per eligible project - Funding type: Non-repayable grant (does not require repayment) - No matching contribution requirement stated in base program description - Funding structure: Typically provided in a lump sum or installments tied to milestones - Application frequency: Entrepreneurs may apply multiple times for different projects, subject to program rules ### �ezz️ Approved Expenses - Business startup costs (initial setup, registration, licensing, professional fees) - Acquisition of assets (equipment, machinery, technology, furniture, vehicles) - Market development (market research, marketing campaigns, business development activities) - Product development (R&D, prototype development, product improvement) - Operational support (working capital, training, consulting services) - Technology adoption (software systems, digital tools, e-commerce platforms) - Working capital for business operations and growth initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Business plan requirement: Applicants must submit a detailed, realistic business plan - Financial accountability: Recipients must maintain records and demonstrate proper use of funds - Progress reporting: Periodic reporting on project milestones and outcomes may be required - Timeline compliance: Funds must typically be used within a specified period (exact duration to be confirmed with program administrator) - No double-dipping: Funds cannot be combined with other government grants for the same expense category without prior approval - Project viability: Projects must