About
Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial passions of Canada’s young enterprise for 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 2,400 volunteer mentors.
Futurpreneur’s Impact
25 years of supporting thousands of successful young entrepreneurs
Our Impact Since Inception
As of March 31, 2021
15,000+
Young entrepreneurs supported
12,000+
Businesses launched in every province and territory
$169M
Provided in capital alongside 1:1 mentorship
Our Client Demographics
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
43%
Of supported businesses are women-led
15%
Of supported businesses have Black founders
5%
Of supported businesses have Indigenous founders
What We Hear From Clients
Based on 660 young entrepreneurs who responded to our 2021 client survey
81%
Say Futurpreneur had a positive impact on their success
87%
Felt prepared to launch their business
4.3
Jobs created on average in our clients’ businesses
Our Community
As of March 31, 2021
2,400+
Volunteer mentors
200+
Community partners
100+
Team members in 13 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.