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BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Supports growth through partner lenders
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- Funding available
- $ 25,000 - $ 500,000
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Business accelerator loan program supports Canadian businesses through participating financial institutions, offering loans between $25,000 and $500,000 for working capital needs to help growth and cash flow. Eligible businesses must have at least 12 months of operation and revenues of less than $10 million.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500,000
- Minimum funding
- $25,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
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Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Latest changes
Official source: bdc.ca
September 28, 2026
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses
- Businesses with at least 12 months in operation
- Businesses with revenues of less than $10 million
- Businesses that require a working capital loan between $25,000 and $500,000
How to apply
- Contact a partner financial institution to find out whether the Business accelerator loan program is right for your business and how to apply for a loan.
Processing and Agreement
- The applicant contacts a partner financial institution to start the process.
- The financial institution validates eligibility, processes the request, and manages the loan.
- BDC works directly with the financial institution and guarantees the loan.
- If declined, the applicant is notified by the financial institution.
Additional information
- BDC works with participating financial institutions to deliver the program.
- Your primary financial institution manages the loan and application status.
- BDC does not have visibility into declined applications.
- The list of partner financial institutions may expand over time.
Contacts
Official sources
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee Program
What is the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee?
Business accelerator loan program supports Canadian businesses through participating financial institutions, offering loans between $25,000 and $500,000 for working capital needs to help growth and cash flow. Eligible businesses must have at least 12 months of operation and revenues of less than $10 million.
How much funding can be received?
BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee program?
To be eligible for the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee program, you must:
The business must be based in Canada.
The business must have been in operation for at least 12 months.
The business must have revenues of less than $10 million and require a working capital loan between $25,000 and $500,000.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
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