Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Get $20,000 to $100,000 to launch your eco-friendly startup in Quebec. This is a repayable loan with a $350 setup fee and annual management fees, so plan for the cost of capital. Verified against the official source on July 3, 2026.
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At a glance
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are launching a startup or commercializing a project that is explicitly eco-friendly or supports UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- You need capital for assets or working capital and can contribute a 5% equity outlay.
- You expect to generate significant sales within three months of receiving the funds.
Probably not the right fit if
- You run an established business without a clear eco-friendly or social impact mandate.
- You cannot demonstrate that significant sales will occur within three months of the loan.
- You are unable to provide the required 5% capital contribution for the project.
How much you'd realistically get
Loans range from $20,000 to $100,000.
What may be supported
- Acquisition of tangible and intangible assets
- Working capital for business operations
- Development and marketing of new products and services
- Share purchases or buybacks
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must prepare a business plan, two-year financial projections, and shareholder CVs. Contact Evol directly to initiate the application.
- 01Prepare your business plan, two-year financial projections, and shareholder curriculum vitae.
- 02Ensure your business meets the eco-friendly or SDG criteria and can demonstrate significant sales within three months.
- 03Contact Evol at 1 844 523-7767 or via https://www.evol.ca/en/contact-us/ to initiate the application.
- 04Submit your documents and await approval. Confirm specific timing and payment mechanics on the official page.
Who to ask: 1 844 523-7767; https://www.evol.ca/en/contact-us/
Documents commonly required
- Business plan
- Two-year financial projections
- Curriculum vitae of shareholders
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN builds your business website and online store using the loan, giving your new brand a professional digital home that turns visitors into buyers.
- BBN designs your brand identity and digital marketing assets for new product launches, helping you stand out and attract early customers.
- BBN sets up Local SEO and Google Business Profile so customers searching in your area can find your storefront easily.
- BBN guides you through the application and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- This is a loan that must be repaid. It is not a grant.
- You pay a $350 file set-up fee and an annual loan management fee of 0.40% of the loan balance (minimum $200, maximum $1,800).
- You must prove your business contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals or is eco-friendly.
- You must show significant sales are expected within three months of the loan being granted.
What are your odds?
Approval depends on meeting the strict eco-friendly or SDG criteria and demonstrating near-term sales potential. Confirm current intake status on the official page.
Frequently asked questions
Is this money free?
No. This is a loan that must be repaid. You also pay a $350 setup fee and annual management fees.
What exactly qualifies as eco-friendly or SDG-aligned?
Your business must offer a solution to a social or environmental issue or commit to integrating sustainable development practices. Confirm specific definitions on the official page.
When do I get the money?
Payment mechanics are not published. Confirm on the official page whether funds are disbursed upfront or in installments.
Can I use this for any expense?
It funds tangible/intangible assets, working capital, new product development, and share purchases. It requires a 5% capital outlay from you.
What you can combine it with
Check if this loan can be combined with other funding sources. Confirm on the official page.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 3, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.