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BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women - Canada
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Source verified September 14, 2026

BDC Capital — Thrive Lab for Women

Equity backing for women-led impact businesses
Offered by
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Official source: bdc.ca
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Women-led, impact-driven companies.

See full eligibility

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

Official page

Thrive Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Fund

Program guide

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

Application form

Thrive Venture Fund

Supporting document

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

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)