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BDC Industries — Creation and culture

Flexible financing and expert advice for creative businesses

Offered by

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Official source: bdc.ca

Record updated August 11, 2026

Funding available: $ 350,000
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: Canada
Who can apply: Businesses in the creative and cultural industries; See full eligibility

Overview

BDC’s Creation and culture page offers flexible financing and expert advice for creative and cultural businesses across Canada. It supports growth through tax credits and grants, with help to expand into new markets, finance a production, scale a studio, and invest in digital capabilities.

At a glance

Funding available

Minimum funding: $350,000

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Optimize production processes
Access new markets

Eligible candidates

Location: Canada
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Canadians
Legal structures: For-profit business

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

July 8, 2026

Creative and cultural loan form updated

The creative and cultural loan application form now shows an eligibility threshold of at least 24 months and shifts its featured positioning toward broader BDC offers.

The loan application form for the creative and cultural offer now shows an eligibility threshold of at least 24 months instead of 12 to 24 months. The page also no longer highlights the startup financing selection and now features other BDC offers, including forestry support and international expansion consulting. These edits affect who is presented as eligible and how the page is positioned within BDC’s offer set, but no funding amount, deadline, or repayment term change is visible in the provided content.

Official source: bdc.ca

July 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Businesses in the creative and cultural industries
Businesses that have been in operation for at least 12 months
Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents and have reached the age of majority in the province or territory where they live

Who is not eligible

Businesses that have been in operation less than 12 months

Activities funded

Expand into new markets.
Finance a production.
Scale a studio.
Invest in digital capabilities.

How to apply

Complete the online business loan request or consulting services request form.
Provide your contact information, business information, and project details.
Submit the form.

Processing and Agreement

A BDC representative will contact you to discuss financing options tailored to your business.

Additional information

Consulting support is available for current or upcoming business projects.

Contacts

1-877-232-2269

Official sources

Creationand culture

Application form

Business loan request Request for consulting services

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Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Industries — Creation and culture Program

What is the BDC Industries — Creation and culture?

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who is eligible for the BDC Industries — Creation and culture program?

To be eligible for the BDC Industries — Creation and culture program, you must: The business must operate in Canada’s creative and cultural industries. The business must have been in operation for at least 12 months. The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have reached the age of majority in the province or territory where they live.