📋 About this program
A repayable loan for rural businesses adopting new technology or developing new products or services. Eligible uses include acquiring equipment, software, licences, infrastructure changes, implementation costs, and training employees to use the new technology.
✅ Who qualifies
Eligible sectors
TechnologyManufacturingFood Beverage
Business stage
StartupGrowingEstablished
Eligible uses
EquipmentResearch DevelopmentTrainingExpansion
💡 Tips & notes
CBDC says the business and borrower must both be located in rural areas and that financing above the normal cap may be possible in some situations.