Program Update: Read the latest CSBFP overview blog for additional insight into the program. The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) assists small businesses in acquiring loans from financial institutions. In CSBFP, the Government of Canada shares the risk of loans with lenders, making it easier for small businesses to be approved. This program has…
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…
The Business Development Bank of Canada is a crown corporation created to help grow Canadian SMEs by providing financial and consulting services that complement the private sector financial institutions. The BDC’s Marketing Expansion Loan can provide extra money for specific repayment terms for maximum flexibility. This program was designed to aid Canadian entrepreneurs in growing…
The highly anticipated Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) is closing earlier than expected. What are alternative options for businesses?
Are you an entrepreneur in Nova Scotia seeking funding? Futurpreneur was recently awarded a $600K top-up from the NS government.
Looking to hire in 2023? We have some noteworthy hiring trends for your recruitment team.
With BDC and EDC as investors, Vive Crop Protection, a leading innovator in agricultural solutions, has recently announced an extra $11.2 million to their Series C funding round.
Skills Development Fund – Capital Stream This Program Has No Official Maximum Funding Amount The Skills Development Fund (SDF) has a new funding stream called the Capital Stream that supports Ontario workforce development partners to build new training centres, upgrade existing training centres or convert an existing building into a training centre. Skills Development Fund…
To find what lies ahead for Canadian businesses and how they should prepare, Juniper Consulting, on behalf of BDC, researched dominant trends that will shape the Canadian business environment between now and 2030.
This article will look at the basics of government funding in Canada, what opportunities are available for start-ups, and next steps.