Black Entrepreneur Startup Program (BESP)
Futurpreneur Canada-wide
Funding amount
$5,000 to $75,000
Deadline
Rolling — apply anytime
Region
Canada-wide
Funder type
Non-profit Organization
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
Sole proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation
About this program
The Black Entrepreneur Startup Program provides young Black entrepreneurs aged 18–39 with up to $75,000 in flexible, equity-free loan financing (up to $25,000 from Futurpreneur and up to $50,000 from BDC), free mentoring for up to two years, and networking opportunities. Follow-on financing of up to $40,000 is available after two years of successful business performance.
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