Canadian Government Funding and Startup funding

Apply by June 19! Spin Master Innovation Fund for Startups

As the Spin Master Innovation Fund manages its fifth consecutive round, Futurpreneur Canada and widely known toy company Spin Master Ltd. are collaborating to help startups who have been in operation for under 12 months. Also in association with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the Spin Master Innovation Fund will provide successful applicants…

Dare to Compete Globally? Attend the June 10 Vaughan, Ontario BDC Event

Dare to Compete Globally? Attend the June 10 Vaughan, Ontario BDC Event

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Mentor Works are hosting a free event in Vaughan, Ontario on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 focused on growing your business through export expansion and capital equipment adoption. Financing and cash flow planning are popular topics when it comes to international sales and business scaling. Mentor Works will…

Call for Nominations 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award Startup Funding

Call for Nominations 2015 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award Startup Funding

The BDC Young Entrepreneur Award contest is presently accepting applications from eligible Canadian entrepreneurs. Applications are open to candidates aged 18-35  in Canada seeking to expand their business through innovation. Applications are now being accepted until March 18, 2015. Two prizes are available to the contest winners. Grand Prize: $100,000 towards implementation of the entrepreneur’s…

BDC Market Xpansion Loan for Extending a Business’ Reach

BDC Market Xpansion Loan for Extending a Business’ Reach

In 2012, $1.13 trillion Canadian goods and services were traded. It is clear that exporting is a key component to our economic foundation. Whether companies are exporting or expanding into new markets domestically, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) can provide funding to help businesses with their market expansion activities. The program is called…

BDC Technology Financing Options for ICT Purchases

BDC Technology Financing Options for ICT Purchases

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is dedicated to supporting business’ strategic advancement in the marketplace through financing options. One such option is focused on providing competitive financing options for ICT purchases, including hardware, software, and IT consulting services. BDC Information and Communication Technology Financing Details This program offers up to $500,000 as a…

BDC Working Capital Financing Options

BDC Working Capital Financing Options

In order to stay competitive in the modern business economy, companies must invest in R&D activities and adopt new technologies. Most companies incorporated in Canada have the opportunity to receive financing for these activities via the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)’s Working Capital Loan. This long-term financing option complements businesses’ existing line of credit…

Start-up Funding Competition: The 2014 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award

Start-up Funding Competition: The 2014 BDC Young Entrepreneur Award

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is offering young entrepreneurs a chance to claim up to $100,000 in start-up funding through their annual Young Entrepreneur Competition. BDC Canada Funding for Start-ups Competition Details BDC’s annual start-up funding competition is again setting aside $25,000 and $100,000 for Canadian small businesses owned by youth that plan…

Health Technology Exchange (HTX) Funding Opportunities

Health Technology Exchange (HTX) Funding Opportunities

The Health Technology Exchange (HTX) supports both emerging and established Ontario-based companies to develop, produce, and commercialize innovative market-leading Medical and Assistive Technologies (MATs). They offer support services and government funding for small business, providing organizations with consulting personnel in areas related to regulatory affairs, clinical evaluations, marketing, marketing intelligence, and grant funding for business….

Low Interest Loans for ICT Purchases – BDC

Canadian SMEs are now at a state of corporate culture where almost every business must possess some type of hardware and software relating to Information and Communications Technologies (ICT). However, the constant development of new technologies causes businesses to have to compete with one another by investing in new information technologies and software systems that…