Loan Federal

BDC Start-up Financing

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount
Up to $150,000
Application difficulty
Medium
Typical timeline
BDC describes a three-step online process; timing varies with underwriting
How to apply
Online Portal
📋 About this program
BDC start-up loan for young businesses that are already operating and generating revenue. It can be used for start-up fees, marketing, websites, consultants, franchise costs, and other early-stage growth needs.
Who qualifies
Business stage
StartupGrowing
Eligible uses
OperationsMarketingExpansion
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Common requirements include: loan request details, business information, financial information, shareholder information.
  3. Submit your applicationApply at the official portal →
💡 Tips & notes
BDC says businesses generally must have been operating for at least 12 consecutive months and generating revenue.