GC Business Insights – Tools, funding and insights to grow your business

February 2026

Tools, funding and insights to grow your business

Protect and grow your ideas with IP Central

Ready to turn ideas into protected assets? IP Central is your personalized pathway to intellectual property learning. Get a tailored list of resources, find supports near you and register for IP events with a new tool from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.

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Get up to $150,000 to start or grow your business

Get your business off the ground with start-up financing from the Business Development Bank of Canada. Eligible Canadian businesses may access up to $150,000 to cover costs like equipment, franchise fees, marketing or a website, with flexible terms and expert advice.

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Access free hiring and workforce tools

Hiring and managing workers can be complex. Job Bank offers free tools and resources to help you find, hire, train and retain employees. Explore job market trends, employment standards, diversity and inclusion tools, and government programs that support your workforce needs.

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Get funding to co-innovate with global partners

The Canadian International Innovation Program supports Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises developing innovative technologies with global partners. Through this program delivered by the Trade Commissioner Service, eligible businesses can access funding to explore R&D collaborations, attend matchmaking events and commercialize innovations in international markets.

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Support for Black entrepreneurs

Get up to $75K to launch or grow your business

Futurpreneur’s Black Entrepreneur Startup Program gives young Black entrepreneurs in Canada (ages 18–39) access to flexible, equity-free loans of up to $75,000 plus free mentorship, networking and business resources. Get expert guidance to launch or grow your business with confidence.

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Access $25K–$250K to grow your Black-owned business

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund supports Black business owners across Canada through loans of $25,000 to $250,000 to grow and strengthen their businesses. Administered by FACE under the Black Entrepreneurship Program, the fund provides applicants with financing and expert support to create lasting impact.

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Discover research shaping Black entrepreneurship

The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) is a national network that co-generates community-focused research to support Black entrepreneurs across Canada. By gathering and sharing data, insights and best practices, BEKH helps Black-owned businesses reach their full potential and informs policies, programs and resources that foster equitable economic growth.

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Webinars and events – Learn from experts

On-demand webinars to grow your business

Learn from BDC economists and experts. Discover trends, profits, financing and resilience strategies—anytime

Webinars to grow your global business

Join expert-led webinars from Export Development Canada to learn how to navigate global markets, tariffs and supply chain risks.