Futurpreneur Core Startup Program

Startup financing and a two-year mentor for young founders.

Level

Federal / national nonprofit

Amount

Startup financing (loans) plus mentorship; newcomer and diverse-founder streams

What it funds

Young entrepreneurs (typically 18–39) launching or buying a business

Eligibility

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents physically residing in Canada, aged 18-39 at time of application, with some training or experience related to their business idea. The business must be Canadian, registered and operating in Canada, not yet operational or operating full-time for 24 months or less, with revenues deposited to a Canadian business bank account and subject to Canadian taxes. Applicants must hold more than 50% controlling ownership of the business, have taxes paid up to date, not be named in a lawsuit, and demonstrate a complete and viable business plan and cash flow.

Awareness

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