Atlantic Canada Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Program

The BBI is the delivery organization for the objectives of the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem in Atlantic Canada—specifically to strengthen and broaden existing support for Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia and expand services and programs to all Atlantic Canadian provinces.
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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
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Jessica Mercedes
CEO — FRANCO®
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Tadeusz Hemingway
founder — aiaiaiai™
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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™
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