Equity Investments

• Ag-West Bio Commercialization Fund
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2763/
  Applies to: Saskatchewan
  Access investment funds of up to $300,000 for your research and development projects in the bio-based sector.
• APEX Investment Fund
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2463/
  Applies to: Saskatchewan
  Investment funding of $1 million to $5 million may be available to you from the Apex Investment Fund, if your business is in one of their four key sectors.
• AVAC Ltd.
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2842/
  Applies to: Alberta
  Receive financial investment for researching and developing your Alberta value-added products and/or services.
• BDC Subordinate Financing
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1207/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  An alternative way to finance the growth of your profitable business
• BDC Venture Capital
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/935/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  An alternate source of funding for your technology-based business.
• Business Attraction Fund
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3286/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Get a loan or equity investment to establish your company in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Commercialization Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3290/
  Applies to: Newfoundland and Labrador
  Get financing for commercialization of innovative, market-ready products and services, including support for technology transfer activities.
• Community Enterprise Development Tax Credit Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2963/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Are you a community-based business looking for capital? Encourage investment in your company by making investors aware of available tax credits.
• ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative (ecoABC)
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2128/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  If you are a Canadian farmer, you can receive money to build or expand a factory which uses agricultural products, like corn, to make fuel for cars and trucks.
• Equity Investment for Film Productions
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2061/
  Applies to: New Brunswick
  Obtain equity investment for film projects that could benefit the province's film industry.
• Equity Investors Incentive Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2991/
  Applies to: Prince Edward Island
  Get a non-repayable incentive if you are new and expanding Island businesses with the means to attract private sector investment, thus reducing requirements for conventional term debt, and working capital financing.
• Film and Video Equity Investment
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3503/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Receive an equity investment of up to $300,000 toward the production of your Nova Scotia film or video project.
• Financial Programs
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2939/
  Applies to: Northwest Territories
  Are you looking to obtain financing for your business? This program offers term loans, equity, contributions and letters of credit.
• First Nation Youth Livestock Program
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2427/
  Applies to: Saskatchewan
  If you are an Aboriginal youth interested in a livestock operation, this program can help you build equity by providing financing, training and support.
• Fonds de développement Emploi-Montréal inc.
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3649/
  Applies to: Quebec
  Development capital fund for the creation or retention of local jobs.
• Fonds d’investissement de la culture et des communications
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2903/
  Applies to: Quebec
  Are you a Quebec business owner seeking funding to create, produce and distribute cultural content?
• Investissement-Femmes-Montréal
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3692/
  Applies to: Quebec
  Investment fund for businesses predominantly owned and controlled by women in the Montreal area.
• Nova Scotia First Fund
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/3806/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Receive venture investment of up to $1,500,000 for your emerging technology business.
• Société générale de financement du Québec
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/4075/
  Applies to: Quebec
  Your business is commercially viable? If so, consider creating a partnership with the Société générale de financement du Québec to obtain development capital.
• Strategic Investments - Nunavut Equity Investments Fund
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2951/
  Applies to: Nunavut
  Are you looking for funds for business start-up or expansion in the Nunavut area? Find out how this program can contribute to help finance your new venture.