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BDC Industries — Creation and culture
Flexible financing and expert advice for creative businesses
Funding available
$ 350,000
Deadline
December 31, 2024
Location
Canada
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.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Optimize production processes
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
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
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Expand into new markets.
- Finance a production.
- Scale a studio.
- Invest in digital capabilities.
Official resources
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Industries — Creation and culture Program
What is the BDC Industries — Creation and culture?
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.
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.
What expenses are eligible under BDC Industries — Creation and culture?
Expand into new markets.
Finance a production.
Scale a studio.
Invest in digital capabilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Industries — Creation and culture?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
Where is the BDC Industries — Creation and culture available?
The BDC Industries — Creation and culture program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Industries — Creation and culture a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Industries — Creation and culture is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Industries — Creation and culture?
BDC Industries — Creation and culture is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)