Business Development Bank of Canada
The BDC has developed a range of financing alternatives to respond to unique and financial needs of every type of business – from the smallest micro-business to medium-sized companies poised for rapid expansion.
Website: www.bdc.ca
Export Development Corporation
EDC is devoted exclusively to providing trade finance services to support Canadian exporters. Nearly 90% of their customers are smaller companies. They’ve developed a number of programs, many in partnership with other financial institutions, to service these particular needs.
Website: www.edc-see.ca
National Research Council — Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
IRAP's mission is to stimulate innovation in Canadian small and medium sized enterprises by providing advisory services, as well as potential access to financial assistance.
Website: http://irap-pari.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Scientific Research & Experimental Development: Tax Credit Program
This program is a federal tax incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development in Canada that will lead to new, improved or technologically advanced products, services or processes. The Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program is the largest single source of federal government support for industrial research and development.
Website: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/sred
Women’s Enterprise Society of BC
WES offers loans to women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs of up to $100,000, repayable within a period of a few months to a maximum of five years.
Website: www.wes.bc.ca
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