Business financing

SODEC Supports the development of cultural businesses: performing arts, visual arts, film and television, music, books, software, written media, artworks, museology and architectural heritage, multimedia, radio, distribution and television programming.	Fondation du maire: le Montréal inc de demain Grants and support services for 18 to 35 years old who want to start a business on the Island of Montreal.
Investissement Québec Solutions that meet the needs of businesses in different stages of growth: loans, repayment guarantees, equity loans and tax incentives.	Société d’investissement Jeunesse (S.I.J) Guaranteed personal loans for entrepreneurs 18 to 35 years old. Supports up and coming generations of entrepreneurs across Quebec. Helps increase investments for start-ups, acquisitions, and capital stock purchases.
Sources of financing (directory) This directory of financing sources will let you find financing from across Canada. You can perform general searches or focus on areas like the private sector or government assistance.	Canadian Youth Business Foundation The Foundation encourages the creation of jobs through business start-ups, and offers several support programs focusing on financing and mentoring.
Business Development Bank of Canada The BDC offers financial services, risk capital, subordinate financing and SME consulting.	MITACS Mitacs is developing the next generation of innovators with vital scientific and business skills.