Access the Funding Database to get instant access to over 800 British Columbia government grants, government loans, and tax credits from the local, provincial, and federal governments. In addition, accesses 862 private investors, providing a total of $754,489,448 in available funding.
Is your small business in B.C. eligible for funding?
A lack of funding is one of the most common reasons new businesses don’t make it past the development stage. Any business idea, no matter how great, doesn’t stand a chance without the proper funding needed to get you off the ground.
Discover various funding options for small businesses in British Columbia, including grants, government loans, tax credits, and private investments. Determine the amount of funding in your industry and take advantage of our Ask an Expert program to guide you through the process. Benefit from our personalized funding reports and have your funding applications reviewed by our experts before submission.
Access all funding options including grants, tax credits, government loans & private investments in a searchable database.
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From renewable grants and government-guaranteed loans to angel investments and wage subsidies; each type of funding has its qualification criteria and advantages for your business. Familiarizing yourself with various types of government programs and private investments available may significantly increase your chances of getting funded.
Funding is allocated to small businesses through hundreds of government agencies, departments, and private firms; which makes it difficult for entrepreneurs to quickly locate the programs for which they qualify. Our funding database is a searchable listing (find programs in your region, industry, and for your particular needs) of over 1,500 programs for small businesses in British Columbia.
You know you need money, but what for? Funding programs and investors want to know that their money is going to good use, so they categorize the funds by purpose. Whether you need money to cover startup costs, hire staff, purchase equipment, for marketing, or develop your product; funding is available for entrepreneurs in B.C.
With access to over 1,500 funding sources, you can start applying for funding today. Many programs require a business plan to be submitted along with the application. The Startup Portal contains all of the tools and resources you’ll need to successfully apply for business funding including a Business Plan Builder and PitchDeck Tool to ensure you make a great first impression.
Completing your business plan with the Business Plan Builder Tool ensures that you have a plan that is ready to seek funding.
With your business plan, projected financials, and access to experts each step of the way, you can access:
Government grants
Government loans
Private investments
Funding assistance programs
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As a member of BCStartups.org, you get instant access to the small business funding database. Our database contains over 1,500 funding sources of government grants, loans, and private investments to help small business startups succeed.
Along with the Funding Database, members have instant access to the Business Plan Builder and the PitchDeck Tool. These tools are designed to help you fund your business.
The process is simple. Determine how much funding you need, and what you need it for, research the available sources and apply.
When launching a small business, expenses can accumulate even before earning the first dollar. Funding can be especially helpful when it comes to essential needs such as equipment, space renovation, and advertising campaigns.
Securing funding for your small business, be it from a bank, private investor, or government program, can be the determining factor between failure and success. Early access to funding unlocks numerous opportunities for business development and expansion, enhancing your chances of success right from Day 1.
As a B.C. small business owner, you are in luck. The B.C. government allocates billions of dollars each year in an attempt to support small businesses across the province. Funding support comes from local, provincial, and federal governments and is typically in the form of a government grant, a low-interest or no-interest loan, a tax credit, or financial contributions.
Our Small Business Funding Database currently contains 413 grant programs, 197 loan programs, and 310 assistance programs to select from. Funding varies in amounts from $1,000 to over $5 million in potential funding to small business owners across British Columbia.
Private funding can provide capital to help bring your business forward.
Access our Small Business Funding Database, offering 862 private funding sources such as angel investors, venture capitalists, and banks. Our goal is to prioritize your small business funding needs by providing a diverse range of funding sources, significantly enhancing your chances of success.
Private funding sources, similar to government funding, support multitudes of businesses across various industries throughout B.C. Private funding often presents unique advantages that may be a better option than government funding. Take the opportunity to explore private funding options and discover how they can benefit your small business goals.
Funding applications can be daunting but we’re here to help! Through our Ask an Expert program, you can have one of our dedicated funding experts review your applications before you submit them.
It doesn’t take long but it could mean the difference between success and failure of getting funded.
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