OUR MISSION
The Société d’Investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J.) aims to promote entrepreneurship, foster economic development and create jobs
by supporting young entrepreneurs wishing to start or acquire a business.
➔ OUR OFFERING:
The S.I.J. offers loans to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 to 40, providing them with the financial support that they need to launch their startup or acquire a business. This loan can be granted to all innovative and technology-based companies across Quebec under the terms of the Founders and Acquirers program components.
The S.I.J.’s financial capacity comes from its own Financial Assistance Fund. Appraisal of all projects submitted to the S.I.J. are carried out, based on a business approach and market laws.
In addition, projects must imperatively create jobs and produce economic impact.
Business continuity is assured through rigorous investment management and low management user fees.
➔ TYPE OF FUNDING ASSISTANCE AWARDED:
Loans ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 awarded to companies
led by entrepreneurs aged 18 to 40
After more than 38 years in operation, the S.I.J. is proud to have awarded over
$13 Million in loan guarantees and supported more than 460 entrepreneurs.
➔ OUR BOARD MEMBERS:
The S.I.J.’s Board of Directors and Investment Committee are made up of influential and recognized members of the business community.
Hélène Desmarais
Chair of the Boards
Ivado Labs and Scale AI
Founding Chair and CEO, CEIM
Christian Perron
President and COO
CEIM
Benoît Cyr, CPA, CA, MBA
Corporate Director
2e Vice-President of the Board and
Treasurer of the S.I.J.
Jean-François Labbé
COO, Ecolomondo
Secretary, S.I.J.
Alain Ricard
Partner Lawyer
Fasken
Serban Teodoresco
Vice-President, EMEA
NSF International
Annie Simard
Corporate Specialist
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Marylène Roy
Chief Auditor
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
Olivier Gamache
Chairman of the Board
Groupe Investissement Responsable
➔THEY HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE S.I.J. SUPPORT: OUR SUCCESS STORIES
