Futurpreneur Core Startup Program
Run by Futurpreneur Canada
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Start-up loans of up to $75,000 for Canadian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 to 39 starting or buying a business: up to $25,000 from Futurpreneur and up to $50,000 from BDC, each over five years, with up to two years of one-on-one mentoring. Applications are taken any time.
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| Who can apply | Small businesses, Individuals, Young entrepreneurs |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Starting a business |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | Futurpreneur up to $25,000 (RBC prime + 3%) plus BDC up to $50,000 (BDC floating base rate + 1.65%). 1% loan management fee. |
| Type | Loan |
| Intake | Dates not yet checked |
How to apply
Sign up to be connected with a Futurpreneur team member, then submit your full application, business plan and cash flow in the MyFP portal. They contact you within 5 to 10 business days.
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