Submit your application to the OSEntreprendre Challenge! Do you dare?

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The OSEntreprendre Challenge is now ready to receive registrations for its 23rd editionpresented by Desjardins.

 

The only one of its kind, the Défi encourages those with the audacity to take action. A powerful source of pride, the Défi OSEntreprendre has been inspiring entrepreneurial spirit in the 17 regions of Quebec for 20 years, mobilizing a multitude of players in the educational, economic and social networks.

OSEntreprendre MOBILIZE a wide network of partners to make RAYONNER entrepreneurial initiatives to INSPIRE a greater number of people to believe in themselves and dare to be enterprising. Once again this year, a ton of pride to offer and more than 800,000 $s to be returned to stock exchange to winners at local, regional and national levels.

 

Business creation section

  • The Business Creation program offers new entrepreneurs the opportunity to validate their project, obtain grants, expand their network and express their passion during their start-up year.
  • This component is aimed at people aged 18 and over who have a business project and are in the early stages of realizing it. Business projects must not have generated sales revenue before April 1, 2020, and, in the case of business start-ups, must be scheduled to begin no later than December 31, 2021.
  • Given the exceptional circumstances that forced the cancellation of the 22nd edition of the OSEntreprendre Challenge, projects submitted and deemed eligible at the time may be resubmitted for the 23rd edition by completing the application form and providing an updated business plan.

Volet Réussite inc.

  • The Réussite inc. section showcases companies that have already taken part in the Défi OSEntreprendre and are still in business after five years, with a track record that combines five aspects of success: achievements, values, finances, outlook and teamwork.

Doing business together section

  • The Doing Business Together program showcases companies that stand out for the evolution of their procurement practices with local suppliers. Whether choosing a hotel or a packaging manufacturer, every decision to do business together has tangible benefits that help forge a proud, innovative, committed and prosperous Quebec.

From the 22nd to the 23rd edition

Given the exceptional circumstances that forced the cancellation of the 22nd edition of the OSEntreprendre Challenge, projects submitted and deemed eligible for the 22nd edition may be resubmitted for the 23rd edition.

Three levels... three levels of visibility

Three selection stages are necessary to determine the national winners of the OSEntreprendre Challenge. Participants who pass the first local selection stage will have their project re-analyzed at the regional level. A virtual awards ceremony will be held on April 27 to crown the regional winners, who will go on to the final stage of national selection.

Bursaries in Lanaudière

Nearly 30,000 $ in bursaries will be awarded in the Lanaudière region at the regional gala. Regional winners will receive grants worth 500 $ in the School division, 1,000 $ in the Business Creation division, 7,500 $ in the Success Inc. division and 2,000 $ in the Doing Business Together division, as well as regional visibility in Lexis Media newspapers. All projects entered and finalists at the regional level are eligible for special prizes ranging from 250 $ to 1,000 $.

 

Registration opens !

From today and this until March 9, 2021 at 4pmEntrepreneurs are invited to showcase their projects by registering for the OSEntreprendre Challenge.

 

Contact the regional manager for more information

Julie Miron, Business Advisor (SADC MATAWINIE)

Telephone: (450) 883-0717 ext. 225

Toll-free: 1-888-880-7824

E-mail :  jmiron@matawinie.qc.ca

Défi OSEntreprendre Lanaudière website 

 

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