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Title:

514382

Agreement Number:

514382

Agreement Value:

$9,260,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 28, 2022 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

Provide affordable financing in smaller amounts for women entrepreneurs, particularly for start-ups, underrepresented groups or sole proprietorships

Organization:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Expected Results:

(Short/Medium-term): Women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses have access to programs and services to start, maintain and grow their businesses and are aware of the supports and partnerships available to them.
(Long-term): Women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses sustain their businesses, and an overall increased participation of entrepreneurs from equity deserving groups in entrepreneurship and SMEs.

Location:

Québec, Quebec, CA G1V4P1

Reference Number:

033-2022-2023-Q2-514382

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

788771293

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

value changed from $7,225,000.00 to $9,260,000.00 as per contract amendment, 2022/23 to 2025/26,

Amendment Date

Nov 12, 2025

Recipient's Operating Name:

Evol

Recipient's Legal Name:

Evol Financement

Federal Riding Name:

Louis-Hébert

Federal Riding Number:

24044

Program:

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Program Purpose:

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund will provide affordable financing in
smaller amounts for women entrepreneurs, particularly for start-ups,
underrepresented groups or sole proprietorships which may experience
more difficulty in accessing financing.

NAICS Code:

810000

Amendments:

See Amendments