Futurpreneur Canada has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for nearly two decades. They are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. This internationally-recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,800 volunteer mentors.
 
We offer collateral-free loans at better interest rates than most banks. But we can’t do it alone. We’re able to finance up to $15,000 per business. If you need more money, BDC may provide up to $30,000.
 
General Eligibility Requirements:

• Between the ages of 18-39 years of age.
• Demonstrate some training/experience related to your business idea.
• Create full-time sustainable employment for the applicant(s).
• Agree to work with a mentor for up to two years.
• Produce a complete and viable business plan by the end of the application process.
• Business fully operating for fewer than 12 months.
• Assure that the business is NOT in the research and development stage.
• Assure that financing proceeds may not be used for refinancing existing debt.

 
For more information visit: www.futurpreneur.ca