Take your side hustle to the next level

Grow your side hustle at your own pace with low-interest, unsecured interest financing of up to $15,000 and the support of one of 2400 volunteer mentors through the Futurpreneur Side Hustle program, sponsored by TD Bank Group.

Hear how John of Futurpreneur-supported Danforth Brewery turned his hobby into a growing side business while working 9 to 5.

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Our Start-Up Program is tailored to provide financing and mentoring support for young entrepreneurs aged 18-39.

Interested in mentoring a future entrepreneur? Click here.

WE OFFER:

Financing

Apply for up to $15,000 in loan financing to launch or to help grow your business as much or as little as you like.

Mentorship

Get matched with an experienced mentor to help you build confidence and tackle your toughest challenges for up to two years.

Resources

Learn key skills like business planning, marketing and cash flow management through our online and in-person business resources.

Demonstrate sustainable full-time income outside of side business.
Agree to work with a mentor for up to two years (4 to 5 hours a month).
Complete and provide all required documentation by the end of the application process.
Assure there is no intention of converting side business to full-time operations within the next 12 months. If you plan on turning your existing side business full-time, you might be eligible for our Start-up Program.
Agree to provide authorization for Futurpreneur Canada to carry out a credit check.
Assure that the business is NOT in the research and development stage.
Assure that financing proceeds may not be used for refinancing existing debt.

A business plan must fall within specified industry guidelines in order to be approved for financing. Examples of businesses which do not meet Futurpreneur industry guidelines include: businesses that are sexually exploitive or that feature sexually explicit entertainment, products or services; businesses that are engaged in or associated with illegal activities; businesses trading in countries that are proscribed by the Canadian federal government; and any other commercial activities inappropriate for government funding. For more details on Futurpreneur industry eligibility, click here.
Demonstrate that you have been discharged from bankruptcy for at least five years or one year after receipt of a Certificate of Full Performance in the case of a Consumer Proposal.
Any age eligible entrepreneur (18-39 years old) who owns 5% or less of the business does not need to be party to Futurpreneur Canada.

For additional eligibility criteria for partnerships, incorporations, and business take-overs please click here.

For information on businesses not eligible for Futurpreneur Canada financing please click here.

Approval for financing is also dependent on an applicant successfully meeting credit score minimums determined by Futurpreneur.

Up to $15,000 with a term over four years.
Interest is charged at CIBC’s prime rate + 3%. (Note that if CIBC’s prime rate exceeds 6%, the interest rate charged is capped at 9%. If CIBC’s prime rate exceeds 9%, the interest rate charged will be charged at CIBC prime rate.)
Interest-only payments for the first year.
Principal repayments are made in equal monthly instalments together with interest, over the remaining 3 years.
No penalty for early repayment.
A one-time loan management fee of 1% of the total loan amount is charged at time of disbursement
The above points reflect current Futurpreneur loan terms; the exact terms of each entrepreneur’s loan are clearly defined in their loan agreement.

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