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BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital
Growth financing solutions for Canadian companies
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to fund your R&D, product and market development projects.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : June 27, 2022
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible companies for this grant are established or high-growth firms with a strong management team and a good financial reporting track record.
- Established or high-growth firms
- Strong management team
- Quality financial reporting
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include project-related costs such as research and development, product development, market expansion, and investments in intangible assets like intellectual property and goodwill.
- R&D expenses
- Product development costs
- Market expansion initiatives
- Investments in intellectual property and goodwill
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Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital. 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 Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital?
Get repayable financial support of up to $35 million to increase your working capital to fund your R&D, product and market development projects.
Who is eligible for the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital program?
To be eligible for the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital program, you must:
The business must be an established or high-growth firm.
The company must have a strong management team.
The business must demonstrate quality of financial reporting.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital available?
The BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital?
BDC Capital — Growth & Transition Capital — Working Capital is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), Government of Canada