OpenRepayable loan · Business Development Bank of Canada
BDC LIFT
Advice plus preferential-rate financing for AI and automation
BDC pairs advisory work with financing at preferential rates for companies investing in AI, automation and productivity.
How the money works
- Type
- Advisory services and preferential-rate loans
- Best for
- Established companies ready to invest in productivity
Who may be eligible
- Annual revenue over $1M
- Canadian business with a defined AI or automation plan
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee funding. Business Development Bank of Canada decides eligibility and approval for each application.
Details last checked October 22, 2026. Amounts and intake dates change; we confirm them with the program before you apply. Official program page.