Laval économique is proud and excited to play a part in the growth of the city’s community of collective entreprises (NPOs or non-profit cooperatives). Promoting and supporting social economy initiatives by drawing on the right resources is part of our mission.
Our solutions
Do you operate an enterprise or run a project with a social purpose? Do you require practical and financial assistance? Concrete resources and solutions are available to you.
In partnership with the Pôle régional d’économie sociale de Laval (PRESL), we support pre-startup and growing businesses and offer a full range of consulting services. Discover an approach designed to propel your initiatives forward.
Financing and Coaching
As a social economy enterprise, you have access to personalized coaching and to an exclusive financing program, the Fonds d’Entrepreneuriat collectif (FEC).
In addition, our experts will be able to identify additional sources of financing from our partners that your company could benefit from.
Available for the creation of non-profit organizations (NPOs and cooperatives) or new collective entrepreneurship projects, the Collective Entrepreneurship Fund allows you to obtain up to $75,000 in grants.
How Laval économique can help you
Identification of issues
With the help of our experts, identify the specific issues you can expect to face.
Ideation
Together, let’s consider the possibilities in a creative and inclusive manner.
Co-design
A collaborative and participative way to understand the needs of your target clients.
Incubation
We coach you on how best to apply your business model and forge partnerships.
Funding
Access financing solutions as well as personalized coaching in connection with the steps to undertake.
Growth Coaching
Our team guides you at every step in the development of your project, notably through coaching adapted to your situation.
Want to start a collective business?
It is part of our mission to support NPO or non-profit cooperative initiatives. Get more information on our personalized coaching, financing options and more.
Group entrepreneurship in Laval
Collective enterprises that work to support the community as a whole—our community.
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The Laval Home Support Cooperative: A model of collective entrepreneurship serving the community
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La Ferme Youth at Work: Choosing collective entrepreneurship for the future of young people in Laval
Collective entrepreneurship is a relevant model in all sectors of activity.
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Contact us
Want to discuss your project with a member of our team? Please contact us.