Programs Designed to Start, Grow & Sustain Your Business

Our programs are designed to help Black-led businesses grow and succeed now and into the future. We are proud to be a delivery organization for several exciting funding and support opportunities for Black entrepreneurs here in the Atlantic provinces of Canada.

BBI Programs

Atlantic Canada Black Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Program (BEP)

The Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) Ecosystem in Atlantic Canada is a federal program designed to strengthen and broaden existing support for Black businesses and entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia and expand BBI’s services and programs to all Atlantic Canadian provinces.

Business Consulting Advisory Services Grant Program

This program gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a consultant to build up and strengthen their operations and continue to grow their clientele.

Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI)

The Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) was created by the Federal government through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to help increase the capacity of Black-led grassroots and not-for-profit organizations that serve Black communities in Canada.

Barrier Breakers Youth Program

The Barrier Breakers Youth Program is a transformative employment initiative led by the Black Business Initiative (BBI), with support from the Government of Canada through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) program. This program is designed to empower youth aged 15 to 30 across Atlantic Canada who face barriers to employment—whether due to limited work experience, systemic challenges, geographic isolation, disabilities, mental health, or other socioeconomic factors.

MENTORSHIP & TRAINING

We offer business counselling, workshops, courses, and mentorship opportunities.

See how we helped Comfort Foodies in Nova Scotia

Our well-known Training Department provides free business and professional development opportunities to Black and racialized entrepreneurs and employees.
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We care about our youth so we empower them for today and tomorrow

Business is Jammin’ (BIJ) is a province-wide charitable initiative that focuses on motivating Black youth and stresses the importance of education and personal development in all of its programs. BIJ’s goals are to deliver a comprehensive enterprise and entrepreneurship learning strategy and instill business skills that will offer long-term benefits to young people.
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Empowering entrepreneurs

We provide programs and services to help fund, support, and grow Black businesses.

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To connect with an advisor who can assist you with all BBI services, simply fill out the form with your contact details and specify the services you are interested in. Our team will reach out to you promptly to discuss your needs and provide personalized guidance.

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