BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee

Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada

Overview

Assistance to small businesses in obtaining financing from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lending partners.

At a glance

Categoriesloan
Funding$25,000 – $500,000
StatusAccepting applications
RegionALL
Sectorsgeneral

Eligibility and requirements

Money You require a working capital loan of: Minimum: $25,000 Maximum: $500,000 You Must be operating your business for at least 12 months Are collaborating with a Canadian financial institution Have less than $10 million in revenue Note : This is not a loan by BDC, but a loan guarantee

How it works

Contact one of the participating financial institutions to begin the financing process. Your financial institution will validate your eligibility, process your request, and manage the loan. BDC works directly with your financial institution and guarantees the loan.

How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program

BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee 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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