Futurpreneur Canada Programme de démarrage pour les entrepreneurs aux études

📋 Eligible Entities - Recent graduates aged 18–39 years old - Canadian citizens or permanent residents - Individuals with a valid business idea ready to launch - Solo entrepreneurs and small business owners (sole proprietorships) - Graduates from post-secondary institutions (colleges, universities, trade schools) - First-time business owners preferred ### 💰 Funding Details - Loan Amount: Up to $75,000 per applicant - Repayability: This is a business loan (not a grant), so funds must be repaid - Interest Rate: Competitive rates typically offered through Futurpreneur's lending partners - Matching Requirements: No mandatory matching contribution from applicant - Repayment Timeline: Flexible repayment terms negotiated based on business cash flow projections ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business startup costs and initial capital investments - Equipment and technology purchases - Inventory acquisition - Lease deposits and workspace setup - Initial marketing and branding - Working capital and operational expenses - Professional services (accounting, legal consultation) - Training and skills development for the business ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must apply within 2 years of graduation from post-secondary institution - Applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident - Valid, viable business plan required at application - Age restriction: Must be between 18–39 years old at time of application - Access to one-on-one mentorship from experienced business advisors (included benefit) - Access to networking events and business resources - Lender conducts credit and business viability assessment - Loan is conditional on demonstrated business feasibility and repayment capacity - Ongoing reporting and compliance requirements as per standard lending agreements