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RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards
Funding support for early-stage business launch
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Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards offers eight annual $10,000 awards to help launch early-stage businesses. The program supports new venture planning through workshop participation and submission of a business plan and cash flow forecast.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver
- British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- $ 25,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Launching a new business.
- Developing and presenting a business plan and cash flow forecast.
Documents Needed
- Completed RBC Awards Business Plan template.
- Completed Cash Flow Projection template.
- Application form.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Black entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39.
- Pre-launch or part-time businesses.
- Co-operatives and non-profit organizations with a revenue-generating model.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, gaming, or firearms.
- Full-time businesses operating before July 1, 2025.
- Applicants who do not meet the age requirement of 18 to 39.
Eligible expenses
- Startup costs, such as website development, supplies, marketing, and inventory.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Repayment of existing debt.
- Businesses operating in alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, gambling, gaming, or firearms sectors.
- Full-time businesses operating before July 1, 2025.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Potential for sustainable revenues.
- Use of the award to launch the business.
- Applicant knowledge of the market and sales plan.
- Realistic cash flow projection.
- Clarity and strength of the business plan.
How to apply
- Step 1: Attend the required workshops
- Register for and complete both Rock My Business Plan and Rock My Cash Flow workshops.
- Attend the online sessions or one of the in-person workshops in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, or Montreal.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the required RBC business plan and cash flow templates.
- Prepare the application form once it is shared with eligible participants.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed business plan, cash flow forecast, and application form to Futurpreneur.
- Submit by the stated deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and scored by a diverse panel of RBC business experts.
- Selection is based on the merit and strength of the business plan and cash flow.
- The best business plans are selected for the awards.
- Applications submitted in the wrong template are not reviewed.
Additional information
- Applications are treated as confidential.
- The application form is shared only with eligible participants.
- Only one shareholder or business partner per business may apply.
- Business plans and cash flow forecasts are not reviewed in advance by Futurpreneur.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards Program
What is the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards?
RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards offers eight annual $10,000 awards to help launch early-stage businesses. The program supports new venture planning through workshop participation and submission of a business plan and cash flow forecast.
How much funding can be received?
RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards program?
To be eligible for the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards program, you must:
Age 18 to 39.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Completed both workshops.
What expenses are eligible under RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards?
Launching a new business.
Developing and presenting a business plan and cash flow forecast.
Who can I contact for more information about the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards?
You can contact Futurpreneur Canada by email at programs@futurpreneur.ca.
Where is the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards available?
The RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards program is available the province of British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec.
Is the RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards a grant, loan, or tax credit?
RBC Rock My Business Start-up Awards is a Grant and Funding