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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Get expert advice, as well as a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready start-up, expansion project, or business purchases, with flexible repayment options.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Launching a new business that is ready to enter the market.
- Expanding existing business operations or capacity.
- Purchasing an established business.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Market-ready startups
- Businesses seeking expansion
- Businesses being purchased
- Businesses operating on a for-profit basis in British Columbia
Who is not eligible
- Businesses in the pre-start-up phase seeking seed or early-stage capital.
- Projects in research and development, beta testing, or prototype creation phases.
- Businesses where the owner does not have operational control (e.g., certain franchises).
- Businesses where the majority of revenue does not come from direct sales (e.g., multi-tiered marketing projects).
- Non-profit businesses or those not operating on a for-profit basis.
- Projects seen as speculative investments.
- Applications for refinancing existing debt from another lender.
- Businesses seeking loans over $150,000.
- Companies where required secondary financing is unconfirmed.
Eligible expenses
- Leasehold improvements
- Purchase of equipment
- Operating capital
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses registered and located in British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Additional information
- Loan recipients are provided with complimentary business advisory services, training, and mentoring as part of the program.
- Business plan and skill-building resources, such as guides, workshops, and an online resource library, are available to support applicants.
- Applicants must attend a loan info session before obtaining an application form to ensure understanding of the program and its requirements.
- Applications are reviewed with consideration of business plan strength, applicant experience, and available resources to help strengthen applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the WeBC — Business Loans for Women Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the WeBC — Business Loans for Women. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the WeBC — Business Loans for Women?
Get expert advice, as well as a loan of up to $150,000 for your market-ready start-up, expansion project, or business purchases, with flexible repayment options.
Who is eligible for the WeBC — Business Loans for Women program?
To be eligible for the WeBC — Business Loans for Women program, you must:
Registered and located in BC
At least 51% owned and controlled by a woman
For-profit business
What expenses are eligible under WeBC — Business Loans for Women?
Launching a new business that is ready to enter the market.
Expanding existing business operations or capacity.
Purchasing an established business.
Who can I contact for more information about the WeBC — Business Loans for Women?
You can contact WeBC or by phone at 1.800.643.7014.
Where is the WeBC — Business Loans for Women available?
The WeBC — Business Loans for Women program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the WeBC — Business Loans for Women a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WeBC — Business Loans for Women is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the WeBC — Business Loans for Women?
WeBC — Business Loans for Women is funded by WeBC