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Futurpreneur Canada

Turning great ideas into successful businesses

Vancouver, Ontario

Futurpreneur Canada is a national non-profit organization dedicated to growing Canada's economy one young entrepreneur at a time. We provide mentorship, financing, and resources to young entrepreneurs aged 18-39.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Young entrepreneurs (under 40)Black entrepreneursIndigenous entrepreneursFirst-time entrepreneursImmigrant entrepreneursSide hustle/part-time business owners

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Stages Supported

DiscoveryEfficiencyValidation

Services Offered

Mentorship and access to advisorsFree educational events or programmingDiscounted and/or free professional servicesFinancing opportunities and connections with investor groupsNetworking opportunities and community events

Programs

Startup Loan Program

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Up to $75,000 in financing for young entrepreneurs in business up to 24 months, with mentorship and resources

Side Hustle Program

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Up to $25,000 loan with one-on-one mentorship for side hustle entrepreneurs

Black Entrepreneur Startup Program (BESP)

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Startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship for Black entrepreneurs ages 18-39, with access to resources and networking opportunities

Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP)

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Loans and mentorship for Indigenous founders ages 18-39, with support from an all-Indigenous team

Mentorship Program

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One-on-one mentorship matching experienced mentors with young entrepreneurs for advice and support

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)

Celebrating 30th anniversary in 2024. Has provided $236 million in startup loans. Operates across all Canadian provinces and territories. Emphasizes inclusive impact and diverse entrepreneur support. Website does not list individual team members by name.

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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Entity Type

Not-for-Profit

Operating Regions

National (all of Canada)

20,000+ young entrepreneurs supported; 15,600+ businesses launched across every province and territory

Notable Alumni

Viet Anh Nguyen (Rude Mama Hot Sauce, Toronto), Lorne Blesse Jr. (Kiwetin Clothing, Alberta), Joanna Griffiths (Knix and Kt by Knix, Toronto), Elle AyoubZadeh (Zvelle, Toronto), Nathon Kong (La Maison Nathon Kong, Montreal)

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Founded 1996
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