CBDC provides tailored financing, essential support, and expert guidance.
This program provides financial assistance for individuals starting their first business or buying an existing one. The loan helps first time small businesses overcome the barriers of traditional lending and offers the guidance needed to launch a successful venture.
The CBDC General Business Loan offers up to $150,000 in flexible financing for rural Atlantic Canadian businesses seeking to start, expand, or improve operations, helping support economic growth and job creation in local communities.
The CBDC Innovation Loan provides up to $150,000 to help rural Atlantic Canadian businesses adopt new technologies, improve productivity, enhance services, train staff, and support infrastructure upgrades to remain competitive and drive economic growth.
Self-Employment (SE) is a program which provides various types of support to eligible unemployed Atlantic Canadians during the initial phase of their business, including financial assistance, counselling and technical advice.
The CBDC Social Enterprise Loan offers up to $150,000 to support rural Atlantic Canadian non-profits in starting, expanding, or upgrading socially-driven business operations that promote sustainable economic and community development.
The CBDC Youth Loan offers up to $150,000 in financing for rural Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs aged 18–34 to support business startup, expansion, or modernization while fostering employment and economic growth in their communities.
CBDC offers a variety of flexible loan programs tailored to meet different business needs, including General Business Loans, First-Time Entrepreneur Loans, Youth Loans, and Social Enterprise Loans. Each program is designed to support businesses at various stages of growth, from start-up to expansion.
Eligibility typically includes entrepreneurs or organizations operating in rural Atlantic Canada. Specific programs may target first-time business owners, youth (ages 18–34), or social enterprises like non-profits and co-ops. Contact your local CBDC office to discuss your eligibility.
The process starts with a consultation at your local CBDC office. From there, you’ll submit an application, and then work with a CBDC advisor to review your business plan and finalize the financing details. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Yes! In addition to loans, CBDC offers training and advisory services. Programs like the Entrepreneurial Training Fund (ETF) provide resources to strengthen your skills, improve digital security, and support long-term business success.
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We offer tailored financing, expert business advice, and practical support to help your business succeed. Whether you’re starting, expanding, or innovating, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
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