BDC Financing — Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan

Overview

Get a loan of up to $350,000 in inclusive entrepreneurship loans to help business owners from less well-served groups succeed in business.

At a glance

Eligibility and requirements

Money Maximum: $350,000 You Have a business that is at least 51% owned and led by persons from an underserved community including women, Indigenous and Black entrepreneurs Have an annual revenue that is less than 3 million dollars Have a business established and registered in Canada Use this for Launching growth projects Purchasing new or used equipment Invest in technology

How it works

Provide information on the business and shareholders Confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria Fill out a loan application with a BDC specialist Receive your offer (if approved) Receive your funds Complete the online course Entrepreneurship Fundamentals and receive an additional interest rate reduction

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

BDC Financing — Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.

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• Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital — National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
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