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BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women
Equity backing for women-led impact businesses
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
BDC Capital’s Thrive Lab for Women provides $100 million in equity and equity-like investments to women-led companies seeking positive social impact and business growth. It focuses on early-stage companies tied to food security, health and well-being, and education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-led, impact-driven companies.
- Companies that are actively raising capital.
- Companies that are vetted and nominated by a BDC approved co-investment partner or funded through an investment contest.
How to apply
- Find one of the investment partners in your region.
- If you have been pre-qualified by a partner not on the list, contact us.
Processing and Agreement
- Co-investment partners source, pre-qualify and recommend companies for BDC to invest in.
Additional information
- The Lab works with 25 co-investment partners.
- It is delivered in collaboration with ecosystem partners.
- Invested companies are supported with capital, resources and mentors.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women Program
What is the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women?
BDC Capital’s Thrive Lab for Women provides $100 million in equity and equity-like investments to women-led companies seeking positive social impact and business growth. It focuses on early-stage companies tied to food security, health and well-being, and education.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women program?
To be eligible for the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women program, you must:
Women-led, impact-driven companies.
Companies at the earliest stage of development.
Companies actively raising capital and vetted and nominated by a BDC approved co-investment partner or funded through an investment contest.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Where is the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women available?
The BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women?
BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)