If you’re thinking about expanding or modernizing, ACOA can help cover some of your capital costs with unsecured, interest-free loans and flexible repayment terms. We can also help with related operational costs for:
- Training
- Research studies
- Marketing
- Productivity
- Quality assurance
- Environmental management
Business Development Program is a potential source of funding for several business sectors including:
- Manufacturing and processing
- Business services
- Tourism
- Information Technology.
If you are a young entrepreneur (between 18 and 34) living in
Moncton,
Saint John,
Fredericton,
Halifax or
St. John's, the Seed Capital Initiative may be able to help you start, expand or modernize your business. Older than 35 and looking to start up a new business in these cities? The Seed Capital Initiative may also be able to help. Eligible clients of all ages may also access business training and counseling.
If you are a young or first-time entrepreneur in a rural area of Atlantic Canada, contact your nearest Community Business Development Corporation (CBDC) to find out how you may be able to access capital, business training, counseling and other services that can help.