Startup financing — Futurpreneur portion
- Amount
- C$5,000–C$25,000 per business; subject to approval.
- Eligibility
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada, aged 18–39, relevant experience, and eligible owners controlling more than 50%. Complete business plan and cash-flow forecast required.
- Business stage
- General eligibility page permits pre-launch or up to 24 months full-time operations; product FAQ retains narrower less-than-one-year significant-sales wording. Confirm your stage directly.
- Term
- Five years; first year interest-only, followed by equal monthly principal plus interest over four years.
- Interest
- RBC prime plus 3%; product page specifies a 9% cap when prime exceeds 6%, but rate becomes prime if prime exceeds 9%. Confirm current quoted rate.
- Fees and early payoff
- One-time 1% management fee at disbursement; no early-repayment penalty.
- Mentorship
- Up to two years mentorship accompanies financing; not offered separately.
Provider sources: Startup program terms · Eligibility · Startup FAQ

