Business Development Bank of Canada is a Federal Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada.
“Consulting services are professional advisory services that involve external experts helping businesses solve problems, improve performance, and achieve strategic goals. When using consulting services, businesses gain access to objective perspectives and specialized knowledge that may not be available in-house.”
“Consulting services can help businesses gain expert guidance and fresh perspectives and move faster towards their goals. With expertise across industries and markets, the right business consultant can help businesses navigate complex challenges, avoid mistakes, and implement best practices. Consulting support can be particularly effective for project-based work or when specific expertise is needed for a limited time.”
“Our experts have industry-specific expertise and a deep understanding of the challenges that Canadian SMEs face. We provide impartial advice, strategic insight, coaching, co-development sessions, and hands-on support to help you build long-lasting capabilities and operate independently once the consulting mandate is over. We can also finance the cost of BDC consulting services to see your project through.”
“No. You get one cohesive mandate, with coordinated recommendations and actions across all the expertise you need.”
“BDC helps businesses grow and innovate with flexible financing to scale, expert advice to become contract-ready, and connections to partners across the defence ecosystem.”
“Eligible companies are those already operating in the defence space, as well as those that have capabilities or technologies that can be adapted to the sector (called dual-use).”
“BDC finances Canadian-based companies of all sizes. Our base requirements are that you have between 12-24 months of operations and be generating revenue.”
“Yes. We offer financing and venture capital investments to help you build the capabilities needed to adapt your technologies to the defence sector.”
“BDC supports companies with financing to scale and innovate and expert advice to meet industry and government requirements. We can also connect you with ecosystem partners to help you in your journey to entering the defence supply chain. We do not expressly match businesses with defence contractors.”
“BDC is enhancing its Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program and offers 2 new financing options for businesses across the full forestry sector value chain. The Forestry Support Program is structured around 3 distinct offers.”
“If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria for the Forestry Support Program, visit our solutions page to explore tools, insights and financing options designed to help businesses navigate economic uncertainty and support growth. You can also contact your local Regional Development Agency (RDA) to learn about financing programs and support measures available in your region.”
“No, you can’t apply for the Liquidity support if you operate in either the softwood lumber mills or remanufacturing sectors, and you obtained support through the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program. However, you may still be eligible for the Transformation support.”
“Once you completed the BDC online application form, a representative will contact you to request additional documentation.”
“Yes. Eligible companies may also use other BDC or government support programs, where permitted, to meet their needs, except for the Softwood Lumber Guarantee Program (see conditions above).”
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