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BDC Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan (includes Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan)

Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Up to $350K

Up to $350,000; no application or annual fees; preferential rate; postpone principal payments for up to 24 months

Loan of up to $350,000 for businesses at least 51% owned and led by women, Indigenous or Black entrepreneurs, with no application or annual fees and optional 24-month principal postponement.

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Who qualifies

Based in Canada, revenue under $3M, at least 51% owned and led by persons from an underserved community (women, Indigenous, Black entrepreneurs).

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Good to know

  • Funding: Extra rate reduction available for completing the Entrepreneurship Fundamentals course.
  • Notes: The bdc.ca/en/financing page also lists an Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan up to $350K; the dedicated page now describes the Inclusive loan.

Evidence from the official page

  • status“Applications for the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Loan are now closed.” source ↗
  • amount“up to $350,000 to businesses at least 51% owned and led by women, Indigenous, or Black entrepreneurs” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.