Offered by Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC Financing — Startup
- Maximum amount
- $150,000
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- All of Canada
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
If you have been in business for at least one year, you could obtain a loan of up to $150,000 to help you start your business, finance activities, and replenish working capital for startup costs.
Eligibility criteria
- Business in operation for at least 12 months (required)
- Business located in Canada (required)
- Startup project
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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