BDC Other services
In addition to the financing programs available, BDC also offers advisory services regarding leadership and management, business strategy, sales and marketing, financial management, operation efficiency, HR, among others.
BDC has a variety of capital offers for Entrepreneurs like venture capital, growth and transitional capital, growth equity partners, and IP-Backed Financing.
Plus, they have a special capital program for women in Tech where they focus on:
Seed to Series B investment Invest in women-led Canadian technology companies across a wide range of sectors Access to resources, a broad international network and venture partners to help accelerate operations and scale globally
Suggested Prompts
How can BDC’s advisory services be tailored to meet the specific needs of different industries or business sizes?
What are the key criteria for entrepreneurs to qualify for BDC’s specialized capital programs, especially for women in tech?
In what ways might BDC’s international network and resources influence the growth and global expansion of women-led Canadian tech companies?
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Introduction & Onboarding (Pre-Program)
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Welcome to Maple
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What is Launch?
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The Launch Team
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Maple - Resources
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What to Expect
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Disco
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LaunchHub
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LaunchPad Calendar
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Topical Modules
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Payment Support
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Main Start-up Visa Program Website
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Maple - Timeline & Catch Up Calls
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Bespoke Timeline
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Office Hours
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Book Your Milestones Planning Session
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Immigration Module Progress Updates
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Company Catchup and Resources
Welcome to Maple
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Reminder: Book Your Onboarding Call
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Summary
The Startup Visa Immigration Process
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Immigration - Workshop & Office Hour
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Immigration Webinar Slides
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Incorporation Process
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Incorporation - Workshop & Office Hour
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Incorporation Webinar Slides
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Hire an Incorporation Lawyer
Maple - Deliverables
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Immigration Module Progress Update
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Maple Deliverables
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Important: Monthly Company Update
Deliverables: Company & Incorporation
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Company Deliverable: Company Description
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Immigration Deliverable: Choice of Immigration Path
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Immigration Medical Exam
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Immigration Language Test
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Company Deliverable: Lean Canvas
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Incorporation Deliverable: Incorporation Certificate
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Company Deliverable: Member Chart
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Company Deliverable: Capitalization Table
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Company Deliverable: Pitch Deck
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Immigration Deliverable: Proof of Funds
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Company Deliverable: Due Diligence
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Immigration Deliverable: IMM Form 5475
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Deliverables Reminder: Monthly Company Updates
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Recurring Deliverable: Monthly Company Update
Deliverables: Immigration - Letter of Support, Permanent Residency and Work Permit
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Final Documents Submission
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Company Immigration Catchup: Permanent Residency Ready
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Letter of Support Request
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Resources
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Catchup, modules and programming
Module: Lifestyle Module
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Lifestyle Module
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Workshop: Housing and Real Estate
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Housing: Choosing Where to Live in Vancouver
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Housing: Choosing Where to Live Around Vancouver
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Housing: Accommodation and Rental
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Bank Account: Opening a Bank Account in Canada
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Education: Childcare
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Education: Schooling System in Canada
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Education: Types of Education Available
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Transportation: Drivers Licence
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Transportation: Ride-Sharing
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Transportation: Public Transportation
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Government Support: Spouses
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Government Support: Dependents and Children
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Health Care: The Health Care System in British Columbia
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Health Care: BC Services Card
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Health Care: Medical Services Plan (MSP)
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Health Care: Pharmacare
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Employment for Spouses and Dependents: Workshop with Pat Chaisang of Isempower
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Employment for Spouses and Dependents: Resume and Interviews
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Employment for Spouses and Dependents: Jobs Portal
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Employment for Spouses and Dependents: CO-OP
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Employment for Spouses and Dependents: Transferring Credentials to Canadian Employment
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Employment for Spouses and Dependents: Registering for SIN Number
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Lifestyle: Community
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Vancouver Festivals
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Lifestyle: Telecommunication and Internet
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Lifestyle: Groceries and General Store
Module: Non-Dilutive Sources of Funding in Canada
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Introduction: What is Non Dilutive Funding?
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Introduction: Resources
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Loans Available in Canada: Resources
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Loans Available in Canada: RBCx
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Loans Available in Canada: TIMIA Capital
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Loans Available in Canada: Clear.Co
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Loans Available in Canada: Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)
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Loans Available in Canada: WeBC - Loans for Young Women Entrepreneurs in British Columbia
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Loans Available in Canada: Other Loans (list)
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BDC: Introduction
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BDC: Technology Financing
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BDC: Small Business Loan
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BDC: Newcomer Entrepreneur
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BDC: Other Services
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Tax Credits: Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED)
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Tax Credits: Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit (IDMTC)
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Tax Credits: Other Tax Credits
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Talent: Innovate BC
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Talent: MITACs
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Talent: Student Work Placement Program
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Grants: NRC IRAP
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Grants: ISED
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Grants: Canada Digital Adoption Program
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Grants: CanExport SMEs
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Grants: CanExport Innovation
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Other Sources Available in Canada: Digital Technology Supercluster
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Other Sources Available in Canada: BC Government Procurement Concierge Program
Module: Fundraising in North America
Module: Hiring in Canada
Module: Banking and Accounting in Canada
Module: Financial Literacy
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Maple - Program Wrap Up
Module: Lifestyle Module for Ontario
Lifestyle Module for Alberta (Calgary)