# BDC LIFT

> BDC's loan program for AI and automation projects. The AI track is open to companies with $1M or more in revenue.

- Type: Loan
- Delivered by: Business Development Bank of Canada
- What it covers: AI implementation, integration, data infrastructure and automation equipment
- Amount: Loans of $25,000 to $5M
- Conditions: Principal can be postponed for up to two years
- Where: Canada-wide
- Status: Open (checked on October 15, 2026)
- Official page: https://www.bdc.ca/en/lift

## Who it is for

The AI track needs $1M or more in revenue, and the equipment track needs $5M. It is a loan, and the AI track requires a paid BDC Advisory Services plan.

## Common questions

### Is BDC LIFT a grant?

No. It is a loan that you repay.

### Is BDC LIFT open now?

Status when we checked on October 15, 2026: Open. Confirm the status on the official page before you make plans.

### Who delivers BDC LIFT?

Business Development Bank of Canada delivers the program.

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