Business Development Program (BDP)
“Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)”
$500,000.00
Maximum Eligible Amount
Government Grant, Repayable Contribution
Fund Type
The Business Development Program (BDP) can help you start up, expand or modernize your business. Focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, the BDP provides access to capital in the form of interest-free repayable assistance. The BDP also provides financial assistance, in the form of non-repayable assistance, to not-for-profit organizations that provide support to Atlantic businesses.
- Businesses can apply for BDP financing to: Start-up, expand and modernize; Develop and commercialize products or services; and Improve their competitiveness.
- Not-for-profit organizations can apply for BDP financing to undertake projects that help Atlantic Canadian SMEs to grow, become competitive and increase their productivity. Learn more about eligible costs for non-commercial projects.