Startup Loan Program
otherUp to $75,000 in financing for young entrepreneurs in business up to 24 months, with mentorship and resources
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Futurpreneur Canada
Turning great ideas into successful businesses
Overview
Futurpreneur Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to growing Canada's economy one young entrepreneur at a time. We provide mentorship, financing, and resources to young entrepreneurs aged 18-39.
Type
Not-for-Profit
Founded
1996
Regions
National (all of Canada)
Celebrating 30th anniversary in 2024. Has provided $236 million in startup loans. Operates across all Canadian provinces and territories. Emphasizes inclusive impact and diverse entrepreneur support. Website does not list individual team members by name.
Classification
Industries
General/industry agnostic
Focus Areas
Young entrepreneurs (under 40)Black entrepreneursIndigenous entrepreneursFirst-time entrepreneursImmigrant entrepreneursSide hustle/part-time business owners
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Stages supported
DiscoveryValidationEfficiency
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- Mentorship and access to advisors
- Networking opportunities and community events
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildingmedium confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
Side Hustle Program
otherUp to $25,000 loan with one-on-one mentorship for side hustle entrepreneurs
Black Entrepreneur Startup Program (BESP)
otherStartup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs ages 18-39, with access to resources and networking opportunities
Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP)
otherLoans and mentorship for Indigenous founders ages 18-39, with support from an all-Indigenous team
Mentorship Program
otherOne-on-one mentorship matching experienced mentors with young entrepreneurs for advice and support
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