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Helping Canada’s young and Indigenous entrepreneurs turn ideas into action
For 30 years, RBC and Futurpreneur have helped over 21,000 young entrepreneurs turn their ambitions into action. This collaboration helps give aspiring founders the ability to build a thriving future with access to the opportunities, capital, and mentorship they need to help them start, buy, and grow businesses across Canada.
Three Integrated Programs
Three integrated programs are designed to serve the two fastest-growing groups of business founders in Canada: entrepreneurs under 30 and Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18-39.
U30 Startup Programming
With RBC’s support, including access to collateral-free loans, Futurpreneur helps founders under 30 turn ideas into action, bolstering its broader national startup programs for entrepreneurs ages 18–39.
Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP)
Culturally grounded workshops developed and led by a dedicated, all-Indigenous team, mentorship from experienced leaders, and collateral-free loans.
RBC Rock My Business Workshops
Financial literacy, business ideation and planning, cash flow projections for young entrepreneurs, and 10 annual startup awards of $5,000 each.
Together, these programs strengthen RBC’s commitment to helping young entrepreneurs across Canada prepare for the future of work and to advancing reconciliation by driving inclusive economic growth, with the IESP offered in collaboration with RBC Origins.
What do I get access to?
A collateral-free loan of up to $75,000 toward starting, buying or growing a business
One of Futurpreneur’s 2,100+ skilled volunteer mentors
Resources on marketing, operations, cash flow, and more
Am I eligible?
To get support from Futurpreneur, you must meet the following basic eligibility criteria:
- You’re between 18 and 39 years old
- You’re a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
- You intend to work full-time on your business
- Your business is in the pre-start-up or startup stage:
- Pre-startup — pre-revenue
- Startup — up to 24 months in full-time operation with sales
FAQ
No. Futurpreneur does not provide grants. It offers collateral-free loans with mentorship from experienced business leaders.
Yes. Futurpreneur offers free tools and resources to help entrepreneurs at every stage of business development. If you’re interested in applying for a collateral-free loan, your business must be in one of the following stages:
- Pre-startup — your company is in the process of launching and will ideally start making sales within the next few months.
- Startup — your company has less than a year of significant sales (i.e., sufficient revenue for you to pay yourself).
Ready to start?
Access financing, mentoring, and business resources to successfully start and grow your business.
Program Impact to Date
21,000+
entrepreneurs supported through the program
16,600+
businesses launched across Canada
89%
felt more prepared to launch their business
2,100+
volunteer mentors
