When building a small business, one of the areas that many will find frustrating is funding. While most will start out with a small business loan, its important to explore all options for funding. Here is a list of B.C. government grants that may help you get your small business of its feet:
- The Western Economic Diversification Canada and the Business Scale-up and Productivity Program, which provides funding for high-growth, Canadian incorporate businesses.
- The Columbia Basin Trust Region Grant, which funds businesses looking to hire full time interns on a permanent basis.
- Innovate BC’s Ignite Program, which provides funding for projects that demonstrate how they can correct a problem faced by the science or tech industry.
- The Innovators Skill Initiative, which funds B.C. business to assist and aid in hiring of new staff.
Read about these grants and more at:
https://www.canadastartups.org/grants-guide-bc-small-business-grants/#BC_Small_Business_Grants