BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan
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Canada
Loans for immigrant entrepreneurs
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Loans and Capital investments
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- Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
- Government of Canada
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If you immigrated to Canada within the past 3 years, you can get between $25,000 to $50,000, along with expert advice, to start your own business.
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The BDC Financing — Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan provides specific financial support options to help immigrant entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses. The financing modalities address common startup challenges by offering flexible and accessible loans.
- Loan amounts ranging between $25,000 and $50,000 to support business growth.
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This grant supports newcomer entrepreneurs in establishing their businesses in Canada. It focuses on overcoming the common challenges such as limited credit history, knowledge gaps of the local market, and cultural barriers.
- Establishing a new business by newcomers to Canada.
- Expanding existing business operations for entrepreneurs with less than three years of residency.
- Accessing resources to aid business growth in new markets.
- Engaging in training and advisory services to navigate the Canadian business landscape.
- Building viable business plans and strategies tailored to local market conditions.
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$ 25,000
Opening a café specializing in artisanal coffees
$ 35,000
Launching a non-profit organization to provide after-school programs
$ 35,000
Opening a community-focused gym and wellness center
$ 30,000
Expanding a digital marketing agency
$ 30,000
Establishing a tech start-up focusing on healthcare solutions
$ 40,000
Starting a fashion boutique featuring sustainable clothing
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Eligibility for the Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan from BDC is based on several key criteria related to the immigrant entrepreneur's status and business operations.
- The business must have been in operation for at least 12 months and generated revenues.
- The entrepreneur must have immigrated to Canada less than three years ago.
- The applicant must have permanent resident status or protected person status in Canada.
- The entrepreneur needs to have a viable business plan.
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This grant helps immigrant entrepreneurs who have faced challenges related to credit history, understanding the local business environment, and language barriers succeed in Canada. Applicants should meet specific criteria to be considered for the grant.
- Little to no credit history is acceptable.
- Applicants must have limited knowledge of the Canadian business environment.
- Cultural and language barriers faced by the applicant are considered.
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There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Businesses that have been in operation for less than 12 months and are not generating revenues
- Entrepreneurs over the age of 39
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This grant does not specify particular projects or activities that are eligible. Instead, it provides financial support and resources for newcomer entrepreneurs looking to establish or grow their businesses in Canada. The focus is on offering access to loans, mentoring, and advisory services to help overcome challenges faced by immigrant business owners.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan:
- Length of operation (must be at least 12 months with generated revenues)
- Immigrated to Canada less than three years ago
- Permanent resident status or protected person status
- Viable business plan
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Here are additional relevant details for newcomer entrepreneurs seeking financing from BDC:
- BDC provides resources in multiple languages, including Arabic, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Tagalog, and Spanish, to assist those less comfortable with English or French.
- Potential applicants can access between $25,000 and $50,000 without needing a credit history under certain conditions.
- The Newcomer Entrepreneur Loan is specifically tailored for immigrants who have been in Canada for less than three years and are running viable businesses that have been operational for at least 12 months.
- For businesses less than 12 months old, Futurpreneur Canada offers additional financing options for entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39, with up to $60,000 in funding and two years of mentoring.
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