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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.
Where it applies
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut.
Related programs
Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, Scale AI, ESSOR, Volet 1, Industrial AI Readiness Program, Critical Industrial Technologies, Sector Adoption, Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan.
Tell us what you want to change
Answer a few questions about the project. We reply with a first scope and the funding that fits it. Funding is never guaranteed, and we tell you when a program is not a good fit.