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Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur Canada has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprises for two decades. It is the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Its internationally personalized mentoring program matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,800 volunteer mentors.
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Pre-launch coaching
Knowledgeable entrepreneurs-in-residence help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into businesses.
Online resources
Their Business Resource Centre provides tools, articles and an interactive business plan writer to help entrepreneurs create a viable business plan.
Financing
Entrepreneurs receive up to $60,000 from Futurpreneur Canada and its partner, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
Mentoring
Futurpreneur Canada offers two years of business mentoring through its industry-leading mentoring program and ongoing support through its Entrepeer Program to help young entrepreneurs plan, manage and grow their business.
- Between 18 and 39 years old
- Legally allowed to work in Canada (work permit holders are not eligible)
- Submit a complete business plan showing the viability of your business
- The business must have been in operation for not more than 12 months
- Your residence or place of business must be in a city where the Futurpreneur program is available
- Have training or experience that is relevant to the project
- Agree to work with a mentor for two years
- The business must provide you with sustainable full-time employment
- Hold at least 51% of the voting shares (in the case of a partnership)
- Not be a full-time student
- The loan must NOT be used to refinance existing debt
For more information about the Futurepreneur Canada program and services, speak to an economic development advisor at Développement Vaudreuil-Soulanges today!
