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WeBC — Business Loans for Youth
Financing for young women entrepreneurs in BC
Latest source updateLast Update: July 18, 2026Latest change: The Business Loan Info Session registration page now presents a simpler reminder-style form, and the session dates/times and advisor email that were previously visible are no longer shown.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 18, 2026
Latest change: The Business Loan Info Session registration page now presents a simpler reminder-style form, and the session dates/times and advisor email that were previously visible are no longer shown.
Loan info session form changed
The Business Loan Info Session registration source now shows a simpler reminder-style form instead of the fuller registration content that was previously visible. The session dates and times, along with the Business Advisor email contact, are no longer shown on that page. The main Business Loans for Youth page still appears unchanged, so the update is concentrated in the supporting info-session registration flow rather than the loan terms themselves.
Funding available
$ 70,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Women who own and control at least 51% of a business that is registered and located in British Columbia.
See full eligibility
Overview
Business Loans for Youth by WeBC offers unsecured financing of up to $70,000 for women business owners in British Columbia aged 19 to 39. Eligible projects include starting, purchasing or expanding a business in British Columbia.
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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
- Maximum amount : 70,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a business.
- Purchasing a business.
- Expanding a business.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Market research confirming demand for your product/service
- Monthly cash flow forecast for the next two years of operation
- Historic financial statements of the business
- Copy of the proposed purchase agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women who own and control at least 51% of a business that is registered and located in British Columbia.
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents residing in British Columbia.
- Applicants between the ages of 19 and 39.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants with an outstanding bankruptcy or judgment.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects in the pre-start-up phase for which seed or early-stage capital is required.
- Any business in which the owner does not have operational control over important aspects of the business, including some franchises.
- Any business for which the majority of gross revenues do not come from direct sales of the business’s products or services, including multi-tiered marketing projects.
- Any investment that can be considered speculative.
- Refinancing of existing debt from another lender.
Selection criteria
- The business idea must be strong, realistic and workable.
- The strategy to carry out the plan must be viable.
- The owners must have the necessary skills, talents and experience to implement the plan.
- Credit history is weighed against the strength of the business plan.
How to apply
- Register for a free Business Loan Info Session.
- Provide all items on the Loan Application Checklist.
- After attending a session, request more information or an application from the Business Advisor team.
Processing and Agreement
- An Advisor will work with you to determine if you are eligible for a loan.
- Once all required information is received, it takes approximately four weeks to complete the assessment and give a final lending decision.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth Program
What is the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth?
Business Loans for Youth by WeBC offers unsecured financing of up to $70,000 for women business owners in British Columbia aged 19 to 39. Eligible projects include starting, purchasing or expanding a business in British Columbia.
How much funding can be received?
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth Funds up to $70,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth program?
To be eligible for the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth program, you must:
Be between the ages of 19 and 39.
Be a woman who owns and controls at least 51% of a business registered and located in British Columbia.
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in British Columbia.
What expenses are eligible under WeBC — Business Loans for Youth?
Starting a business.
Purchasing a business.
Expanding a business.
Who can I contact for more information about the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth?
You can contact WeBC by email at kelly@we-bc.ca or by phone at 1.800.643.7014.
Where is the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth available?
The WeBC — Business Loans for Youth program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the WeBC — Business Loans for Youth a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WeBC — Business Loans for Youth is a Loans and Capital investments