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Pivot to Grow loan - Canada

Pivot to Grow loan

Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Financing to support Canadian exporters impacted by U.S. tariffs

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • From $350,000 to $2,000,000
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Loans and Capital investments
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Transportation and warehousing
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

The Pivot to Grow loan offers up to $2 million in funding to help Canadian businesses offset the effects of U.S. tariffs on exports. Eligible activities include covering operational expenses, revising supply chains, and implementing resiliency plans for companies impacted by U.S. trade measures.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Loan amounts up to $2,000,000 available to eligible businesses.
  • Total loan commitment with BDC must be greater than $350,000.
  • Interest-only payments permitted for up to the first 12 months.
  • Repayment period of up to 72 months, including principal deferral period.
  • No penalties for early repayment.

Activities funded

  • Adapting business operations to counter the effects of U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports.
  • Implementing changes to supply chain models in response to new trade conditions.
  • Developing and executing a business resiliency plan to address tariff impacts.
  • Covering operational activities required to adjust to shifts in the trading landscape with the U.S.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 600,000
Expanding e-commerce operations to offset lower U.S. retail orders
$ 500,000
Implementing risk management and compliance software for U.S. sales
$ 825,000
Modernizing export packaging to meet new U.S. customs requirements
$ 1,400,000
Relocating key manufacturing from the U.S. to Canadian facilities
$ 1,020,000
Diversifying supplier base for machinery exports to reduce tariff risks
$ 1,900,000
Upgrading logistics and cold storage for perishable goods exports

Eligibility

  • At least 25% of sales must come from exports to the U.S. or the business must demonstrate a significant likelihood of being negatively affected by U.S. tariffs or related uncertainty.
  • Annual sales of $2 million or more.
  • The company must have positive cash flow.
  • The company must demonstrate profitability.
  • The business must show it was viable prior to the implementation of U.S. tariffs and demonstrate a direct or indirect negative material impact on operations and profitability due to U.S. tariffs.

Who is eligible?

  • Companies that export goods or services to the United States
  • Businesses experiencing negative impacts from U.S. tariffs or related uncertainty

Eligible expenses

  • Operational expenses incurred due to U.S. tariffs.
  • Additional costs resulting from the implementation or potential implementation of U.S. tariffs.
  • Expenses related to updating or revising the supply chain model.
  • Costs associated with implementing a resiliency plan to adapt to the new trading environment.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses located in Canada.

Selection criteria

  • Demonstrated direct or indirect negative material impact on operations and profitability due to U.S. tariffs.
  • Submission of a clear plan to adjust to the new trading environment.
  • Capacity to execute the proposed adjustment plan.
  • Loan submission must specify that funds will be used for operational purposes related to addressing impacts from tariffs.
  • Evidence that the business was viable prior to the implementation of tariffs.

How to apply

  • Step 1: Submit Loan Request OnlineAccess the BDC online application portal.
  • Provide detailed information about your business, including how U.S. tariffs have impacted your operations.
  • Step 2: Consultation with a BDC RepresentativeWait for a call from a BDC representative to discuss your project in depth.
  • Prepare to provide any additional documents required for BDC's analysis.
  • Step 3: Receive Tailored Loan OfferIf approved, review the loan offer sent to you, tailored to your business’s financial needs and capabilities.
  • Step 4: Contact for Assistance or QuestionsSend an email, call 1-877-232-2269, or chat with the BDC team for further assistance or to follow up on your application.

Additional information

  • Businesses must have been viable before the implementation of U.S. tariffs to qualify for this loan.
  • The loan must be used strictly for operational purposes related to the impact of tariffs.
  • Applicants are required to present a plan for adapting to the new business environment and demonstrate their capacity to execute it.
  • Material negative impact on operations and profitability due to U.S. tariffs, whether direct or indirect, must be demonstrated.

Contacts

1-877-232-2269
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