When kickstarting your business, money is always at stake. You might wonder how or where to start to fund your startup? I put together 7 funding ideas to support women entrepreneurs and startup founders in Quebec.
When I founded one my startup a couple of years ago, funding was clearly a challenge. No need to say that funding is essential. Kickstarting a new venture or business project off the ground requires financial and human ressources. There’s a load of information all around the Internet, I figured that this list could be of use for any new female founder, especially if you are located in Quebec.
Here are 7 funding ideas to apply for as a young female entrepreneur or female startup founder in Quebec:
Mitacs
Get some help and funds from Mitacs.
- Maximum award amount: 7 500 $
- Expand the reach of your business through bilateral collaborations with Canadian and international researchers.
- For more info it’s [click here]
Career launcher
The Career Launcher program can help you source some fund:
- Maximum amount depending on your program: $32,000
- Strengthen your organization and bridge young workers into the job market, across Canada and sectors.
- For more info it’s [click here]
Financing provided by PME MTL
PME MTL is an absolute great resource to get funding, support and more:
- Organizations in the PME MTL network manage the PME MTL Fund and the Fonds local de solidarité Montréal.
- For more info it’s [click here]
Investissement quebec
If you are ready to get to the next level, investissement Quebec offers a plethora of funding to support yoursStartup growth
- Different type of Financing
- No matter what type of business you have, we can help you find and obtain all the financial products you qualify for to achieve your short, medium or long-term goals.
- For more info it’s [click here]
Women of distinction award – Women’ Y Fondation
Funding dedicated to women is essential, and Women’ Y Fondation offers many funding opportunities
- Revealing a Woman of Distinction is a concrete opportunity to highlight a woman of action who is transforming her personal and professional environment as well as our society.
- For more info it’s [click here]
Financial support for technology innovation through NRC IRAP
Technology and innovation requires a lot, NRC IRAP can offer your venture the necessary capital to take your business off the ground.
- If you’re a small or medium‑sized Canadian business pursuing technology‑driven innovation, you may be eligible for financial support from NRC IRAP.
- For more info it’s [click here]
NRC IRAP funding to hire young graduates
Hiring, finding your first hire isn’t easy, NRC IRAP can help you hire young graduates to support your business.
- The youth employment program provides financial assistance to companies so they can hire young talent to contribute to their innovation needs.
- For more info it’s [click here]
Feel free to tell me in the comments which scholarship you are interested in. If you have any questions or need help on how to get these funds, don’t hesitate to contact me.
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