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A unique combination of financing and consulting services
BDC is the Business Development Bank of Canada. From over 100 offices across the country, BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs.
Canada Business Network
Visit the Canada Business Network and learn about the different types of financing that are available. To reach a local partner in your community, please dial 1-888-576-4444.
Streamlining your business permit and licensing experience
Go to BizPaL.ca for permit and licence information you need to start or grow your business.
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) provides technical and business advisory services and potential funding to SMEs in Canada to develop technologies and successfully commercialize them in a global marketplace.
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