Business Development Bank of Canada: BDC Financing Programs for Business Owners
This guide for business owners covers current BDC financing programs, including loans, investment and other types of financing for entrepreneurs.
This is our dedicated “hub” page for Business Development Bank of Canada funding programs. We’ll continuously update this page to reflect changes in programs – so bookmark this page and check back often for updates!
Business Development Bank of Canada Mandate
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is the financial institution devoted to Canadian entrepreneurs. BDC helps create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, advisory services and capital, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises.
BDC was recertified as a B Corp[1] for the third time in May 2022. This certification reaffirms BDC’s unwavering commitment to creating greater economic, social, and environmental value for Canada and its entrepreneurs.
BDC’s mandate is enacted in the Business Development Bank of Canada Act, passed in July 1995.
Business Development Bank of Canada Priorities
You can learn about BDC’s priorities by reading its Corporate Plan Summary 2022-23 to 2026-27.
Types of Funding Business Development Bank of Canada Offers
The Business Development Bank of Canada offers loans, investment, and more.
Business Development Bank of Canada Funding Programs
Below are links to BDC’s specific programs by funding type:
Loans:
Investment
- Deep Tech Venture Fund
- Women in Technology Venture Fund
- Industrial Innovation Venture Fund
- Industrial, Clean and Energy Technology (ICE) Venture Fund
- Growth Venture Co-investment Fund
- Customized Working Capital Financing
- Customized Financing to Transfer a Business
- Customized Financing to Buy a Business
BDC has partnered with other organizations to provide the following programs for black entrepreneurs:
Wholesale Financing – helping other lenders and financial intermediaries fill market gaps and increase the availability of capital for Canadian entrepreneurs:
Business Development Bank of Canada Contact
Business Development Bank of Canada Head Office:
Waterfront Station, 2237 2nd avenue,
Suite 210Whitehorse, YukonY1A 0K7 Branch #1100
F 613-995-9045
Phone: 1-877-232-2269
Email: info@bdc.ca