Support from PacifiCan partner organizations
PacifiCan partners with local and regional organizations to deliver tailored support that helps entrepreneurs, businesses and communities across British Columbia grow and succeed.
Tailored support from PacifiCan-funded organizations
Services from PacifiCan-funded organizations are tailored to meet the needs of specific groups, with a focus on early-stage business services, economic development and inclusion.
Black entrepreneurs
For: Black entrepreneurs and business owners
From: The Black Entrepreneurship Program
Services and initiatives that strengthen the participation of Black entrepreneurs and business owners in the economy.
Entrepreneurs with a disability
For: Entrepreneurs with a disability
From: Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (delivered by Community Futures British Columbia)
Business information, training, development, mentoring and one-on-one information services specifically for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
Francophone communities
For: Francophone entrepreneurs and businesses, and organizations operating in French
From: Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique
Business support, information, advice, networking and funding opportunities to support Francophone economic development.
Indigenous peoples
For: Indigenous businesses and organizations operating in or near Indigenous communities
From: Various partners
Funding opportunities, tools and services to support Indigenous economic development in B.C.
Rural and remote communities
For: Small- and medium-sized businesses in rural or remote communities
From: Community Futures British Columbia
Business loans, advisory services, entrepreneurship and training for small- and medium-sized businesses in rural and remote communities.
Women entrepreneurs
For: Current or aspiring women business owners
From: WeBC
Business loans, training, resources and peer network support to help women-owned businesses grow.
Additional resources for B.C. businesses
Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy
Defence and security opportunities. Under the ITB, we work with small and medium businesses, industry associations, post-secondary institutions and others to promote their capabilities and make connections to large defence companies.
Export Navigator
Support for exporting internationally. PacifiCan and the Province of B.C. fund Community Futures British Columbia to provide one-on-one advice, resources, industry connections and support services for trade readiness and expansion.
Trade Accelerator Program
Support for trading internationally. Through PacifiCan funding, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade provides training, mentorship and networking on a broad range of trade topics.
Domestic Trade Commissioner Network (DTCN)
Support for companies wanting to expand trade within Canada. In collaboration with provinces, territories, other regional development agencies and their partners, the DTCN supports domestic trade by building connections and helping businesses explore domestic trade opportunities.
Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP)
Support for organizations that help businesses scale-up. PacifiCan provides funding to organizations that work directly with high-growth potential businesses to accelerate their growth.
Capital Compass
Information on B.C. startups, investors and businesses. PacifiCan, in collaboration with InBC, Innovate BC and New Ventures BC, provides comprehensive information about B.C. companies and capital sources.
Business Benefits Finder
Get a tailored list of over 1,500 programs and services from federal, provincial and territorial governments for your business in less than two minutes.
For: Entrepreneurs and businesses
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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