Did you know that the Canadian Government offers a number of different resources that small businesses can rely on to help maintain and grow their business? Discover them here and take full advantage of the services available!
Tools, resources & funding:
The Business Benefits Finder is a one-stop resource for businesses to access all government services. It offers up to 1,500 supports from all levels of government. Businesses can find tailored programs and services by answering a few questions.
The Canada Digital Adoption Program helps small-medium sized Canadian businesses grow their online presence with the help of a micro-grant.
This joint initiative provides data insights for businesses to drive innovation and growth. Small business owners can leverage this tool in order to make more informed decisions.
Provides information, tools and help to complete the tasks related to selling to the Government of Canada, such as understanding how to sell to the Government, registering the business, or finding seminars about the process.
Inclusive Entrepreneurship:
The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy is a whole-of government initiative to boost women owned businesses by enhancing their access to finance via a loan fund, networks, and expertise. It offers support and funding through partners like BDC, EDC, and Farm Credit Canada.
The Black Entrepreneurship Program is a targeted initiative to assist Black entrepreneurs in Canada with access to capital via a loan fund, business services, and collects data to understand the Black entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Futurpreneur Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring, and business support tools to young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 39.
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program supports entrepreneurs with mentorship, advisory services, and networking. It includes a Business Scale Up Program, an Ecosystem Fund, and a Knowledge Hub.
The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program in Canada offers Indigenous entrepreneurs funding for business ventures, aiming to increase Indigenous-owned businesses through capital access and business opportunities.
Access to capital:
The CSBFP assists small businesses in securing financing by sharing risk with lenders. It offers up to $1,000,000 in term loans and $150,000 in credit lines for various expenses.
The Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative co-invests with private investors in VC funds to boost the Canadian VC industry.
BDC supports Canadian entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises, by providing a full spectrum of financial support and non-financial support, including consulting services.
