About
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.
Futurpreneur’s Impact
Fostering inclusive prosperity across Canada since 1996
Our Impact Since Inception
As of March 31, 2023
17,700+
Diverse, young entrepreneurs supported
13,900+
Businesses launched in every province and territory
$200M+
Provided in capital alongside 1:1 mentorship
Our Client Demographics
April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
44%
Of supported businesses are women-led
22%
Of supported businesses have Black founders
4%
Of supported businesses have Indigenous founders
What We Hear From Clients
Based on 606 young entrepreneurs who responded to our 2023 client survey
82%
Say Futurpreneur had a positive impact on their success
88%
Felt prepared to launch their business
5
Jobs created on average in our clients' businesses
Our Community
As of March 31, 2023
2,600+
Volunteer mentors
350+
Community partners
120+
Team members in 15 locations across Canada
How We Help Entrepreneurs
Futurpreneur’s programs offer financing, mentoring, and business support for every business stage. We’re here to help you succeed!
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Pre-launch Coaching
Our knowledgeable Entrepreneurs-in-Residence help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into businesses.
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Online Resources
Our Business Resource Centre provides tools, articles and an interactive Business Plan Writer to help entrepreneurs create a viable business plan.
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Financing
Entrepreneurs receive up to $60,000 from Futurpreneur Canada and our partner, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
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Mentoring
We offer two years of business mentoring through our industry-leading mentoring program and ongoing support through our Entrepeer Program.
Get Involved
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Become an Entrepreneur
Do you have a business idea? Register today for one of our programs and we’ll work to help your business succeed. Click now!
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Become a Mentor
Looking to give back and help support the next generation of business owners? Register to become a volunteer mentor today.
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Become a Partner
Interested in supporting entrepreneurship in Canada? Contact us to find out how you could become a funding, strategic, or community partner.