Partnerships
Teaming up for SME prosperity
We are proud to team up with organizations in communities across Canada who share our commitment to SME success and have a proven track-record of delivering value and impact to entrepreneurs. Our selected partners have the capacity and resources to help us improve access to financing, advisory, expertise, and knowledge to business owners from a wide range of backgrounds, industries and regions.
Our mission is to build a community of partners and entrepreneurs, and act as a catalyst in the ecosystem to foster success for all.
A network of partners committed to SME success
Fueling growth and resilience
Providing funding, capital and expert advice to drive growth
Supporting diversity
Financing and guidance for diverse and underserved entrepreneurs
Empowering know-how
Access to tools, networks, training and mentorship opportunities
Stronger together – Our partners
We work with regional and national organizations that help us connect with more entrepreneurs and provide opportunities for progress and growth.
Growth financing and advice
Financing solutions to support business growth and resilience
Financing for underserved communities
Financing and support for dedicated to diverse and underserved entrepreneurs
Knowledge, tools and content
Learning, mentorship and networking opportunities to help SMEs succeed
Our dedicated partners help us reach out to more entrepreneurs
Black entrepreneurs
Seize opportunities and overcome barriers to keep taking your business further.
Indigenous entrepreneurs
Build your business and strengthen your positive impact on your community.
Women entrepreneurs
Unleash the full potential of your business and bring your ambitions to life.
Frequently asked questions
BDC has partnered with several organizations to help businesses who are in the start-up stage. Check out our partners who may be better positioned to support you.
BDC regularly purchases services from external suppliers and is committed to creating an inclusive supply chain.
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BDC takes part in sponsorships for the right to associate its brand to events, teams, or other marketing activities that caters to Canadian entrepreneurs. The goal is to raise greater awareness of BDC and its products and services.
Learn more about sponsorship requests
In parallel, BDC establishes partnerships to achieve what it cannot accomplish alone to further support SME success. To that end, BDC contributes financing and expertise as well as access to tools, networks, training and mentorship to partnerships with organizations that cater to specific entrepreneur audiences across a wide range of backgrounds, industries and regions.
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Are you an organization that helps entrepreneurs or are you looking for a specific type of partner in your area?