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Futurpreneur Canada
Futurpreneur Canada Core Start-Up Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
Weeks to months depe
Can you get this?
✓Must be Canadian citizen or permanent resident
✓Must be aged 18 to 39 at application
✓Must show training or experience in field
✓Business must be pre-startup or early startup stage
✕Contractors or agents for existing businesses are not eligible
Your real odds
No applicant cap is published and the program rolls year-round, but plan for 5 to 10 business days between a complete submission and a decision.
The program requires a full business plan and a 24-month cash flow projection, so early-idea-stage founders are effectively screened out before a reviewer weighs in. Mentorship is bundled with the loan, and you receive both or neither.
What it takes
Use Futurpreneur's free tools to build your business plan and 24-month cash flow projectionWeeks to months depending on readiness
Register and submit your full application through the MyFP portal1–2 hours to complete the submission
Wait for review and be matched with a mentor if approved5–10 business days for initial contact
Worth knowing
Your complete application must land before your 40th birthday, so if you are close to that date, the submission deadline is more pressing than any program calendar.
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