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BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Facilitates business growth through financial institution partnerships
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee offers up to $500,000 to support Canadian entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses and enhancing cash flow. This program is designed for companies with less than $10 million in revenue that have been operational for over 12 months.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- Minimum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The BDC Accelerator Loan Guarantee is available to Canadian businesses irrespective of industry, as long as they meet the general eligibility criteria such as being in operation for a minimum of 12 months, having revenues under $10 million, and requiring working capital between $25,000 and $500,000. Specific industries or types of companies are not outlined in the provided details.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies based in Canada.
- Specific programs available to Ontario-based clients with institutions like Alterna Savings and Meridian Credit Union.
Additional information
- The BDC Accelerator Loan Guarantee is aimed at fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive entrepreneurial environment.
- BDC works in collaboration with specific financial institutions across Canada to facilitate loan guarantees.
- The responsibility for the management and status updates of the loan falls to your primary financial institution.
- BDC does not have visibility into the details or reasons if an application is declined.
- BDC continues to expand this offering by adding more financial institutions to their partner list.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee?
The BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee offers up to $500,000 to support Canadian entrepreneurs in expanding their businesses and enhancing cash flow. This program is designed for companies with less than $10 million in revenue that have been operational for over 12 months.
How much funding can be received?
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee program?
To be eligible for the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee program, you must:
Business must be based in Canada.
Must have been in operation for at least 12 months.
Revenues should be less than $10 million.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee available?
The BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee?
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)