Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for over two decades. We are the only national, non-profit organization that provides financing, mentoring and support tools to aspiring business owners aged 18-39. Our internationally recognized mentoring program hand matches young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of more than 2,600 volunteer mentors.
Our Impact Since Inception
As of March 31, 2023
Diverse, young entrepreneurs supported
Businesses launched in every province and territory
Provided in capital alongside 1:1 mentorship
Our Client Demographics
April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Of supported businesses are women-led
Of supported businesses have Black founders
Of supported businesses have Indigenous founders
What We Hear From Clients
Based on 524 young entrepreneurs who responded to our 2022 client survey
Say Futurpreneur had a positive impact on their success
Felt prepared to launch their business
Jobs created on average in our clients’ businesses
Our Community
As of March 31, 2023
Volunteer mentors
Community partners
Team members in 15 locations across Canada
Futurpreneur’s programs offer financing, mentoring, and business support for every business stage. We’re here to help you succeed!
Our knowledgeable Entrepreneurs-in-Residence help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into businesses.
Our Business Resource Centre provides tools, articles and an interactive Business Plan Writer to help entrepreneurs create a viable business plan.
Entrepreneurs receive up to $60,000 from Futurpreneur Canada and our partner, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
We offer two years of business mentoring through our industry-leading mentoring program and ongoing support through our Entrepeer Program.
Do you have a business idea? Register today for one of our programs and we’ll work to help your business succeed. Click now!
Looking to give back and help support the next generation of business owners? Register to become a volunteer mentor today.
Interested in supporting entrepreneurship in Canada? Contact us to find out how you could become a funding, strategic, or community partner.