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BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee
Supports growth through partner lenders
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000 - $ 500,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The Business accelerator loan program offers loans of up to $500,000 to support business growth and cash flow needs. It is delivered through participating financial institutions for Canadian businesses with at least 12 months in operation and less than $10 million in revenue.
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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
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian businesses.
- Businesses with at least 12 months in operation.
- Businesses with revenues under $10 million.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Ontario-based clients of Alterna Savings and Meridian Credit Union.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact a partner financial institution
- Begin the financing process with one of the participating financial institutions.
- Ask whether the program is suitable for your business.
- Step 2: Apply through the institution
- Submit your loan request through the partner financial institution.
- The institution manages your application and loan.
- Step 3: Wait for the decision
- The financial institution validates your eligibility and processes your request.
- You are notified by the financial institution if the loan is declined.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee Program
What is the BDC Financing — Accelerator Loan Guarantee?
The Business accelerator loan program offers loans of up to $500,000 to support business growth and cash flow needs. It is delivered through participating financial institutions for Canadian businesses with at least 12 months in operation and less than $10 million in revenue.
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 based in Canada
At least 12 months in operation
Revenues under $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)