Atlantic Canada Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Program

the offering

Here is what you can expect to receive from this program:

Funding

Access to funding, procurement and supply chains, and scaling opportunities.

Business Development Support

Applicants will receive entrepreneurial development and business skills training. training will also cover communication, marketing, and promotion strategies for businesses. Youth entrepreneurship programming is conducted through Business Is Jammin’.

Inclusion

Assist the selected organisations in addressing and finding solutions to provide greater inclusiveness of the diverse Black communities they offer their services to and or work with.

who qualifies for this?

Eligibility

Eligible businesses may include start-ups and existing for-profit small businesses in Canada. Such businesses can be corporations or sole proprietors and for-profit social enterprises. Businesses must have a business plan, business registration and recent financial statements or financial projections for start-ups.

Self-identify as Black or Black-led

Your organization must have a majority ownership of >51% by Black Canadians

Be a legal resident of Canada

i.e. Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or conventional refugee (for microloans only), or a legal entity owned and controlled by a Canadian citizen or citizens; andbe a minimum of 18 years.

Expenditure Qualifications

Loans can be used for:

• Capital investments–equipment, leasehold improvements, property improvement, office equipment
• Working capital–inventory, payroll, lease payments, accounts management, rent, overhead costs
• Short-term receivable financing (i.e. financing to service a contact)

Success stories

For:Human proves that a minimalist approach can still be incredibly engaging. My clients love how seamless the experience is.

Jessica Mercedes

CEO — FRANCO®

I’m impressed by how quickly I could adapt For:Human to my brand’s style. It’s versatile, intuitive, and visually stunning.

Tadeusz Hemingway

founder — aiaiaiai™

Template combines a sleek aesthetic with user-friendly features. It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a lasting first impression.”

Klaudia Czarna

CEO — Superior Space®

I’ve never had a smoother setup process. For:Human’s clean layouts and organized structure made customization a breeze.

Julek Cesar

owner — terra-tory™

For:Human proves that a minimalist approach can still be incredibly engaging. My clients love how seamless the experience is.

Jessica Mercedes

CEO — FRANCO®

I’m impressed by how quickly I could adapt For:Human to my brand’s style. It’s versatile, intuitive, and visually stunning.

Tadeusz Hemingway

founder — aiaiaiai™

Template combines a sleek aesthetic with user-friendly features. It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a lasting first impression.”

Klaudia Czarna

CEO — Superior Space®

I’ve never had a smoother setup process. For:Human’s clean layouts and organized structure made customization a breeze.

Julek Cesar

owner — terra-tory™

For:Human proves that a minimalist approach can still be incredibly engaging. My clients love how seamless the experience is.

Jessica Mercedes

CEO — FRANCO®

I’m impressed by how quickly I could adapt For:Human to my brand’s style. It’s versatile, intuitive, and visually stunning.

Tadeusz Hemingway

founder — aiaiaiai™

Template combines a sleek aesthetic with user-friendly features. It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a lasting first impression.”

Klaudia Czarna

CEO — Superior Space®

I’ve never had a smoother setup process. For:Human’s clean layouts and organized structure made customization a breeze.

Julek Cesar

owner — terra-tory™

For:Human proves that a minimalist approach can still be incredibly engaging. My clients love how seamless the experience is.

Jessica Mercedes

CEO — FRANCO®

I’m impressed by how quickly I could adapt For:Human to my brand’s style. It’s versatile, intuitive, and visually stunning.

Tadeusz Hemingway

founder — aiaiaiai™

Template combines a sleek aesthetic with user-friendly features. It’s perfect for anyone looking to make a lasting first impression.”

Klaudia Czarna

CEO — Superior Space®

I’ve never had a smoother setup process. For:Human’s clean layouts and organized structure made customization a breeze.

Julek Cesar

owner — terra-tory™

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Atlantic Canada Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Program

Here is what you can expect to receive from this program:

Eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

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