Every year, BDC supports events, activities and projects related to entrepreneurship and the business community across Canada.

Sponsorship request

Before submitting a request, please read the eligibility conditions. Then fill out the online form and send it with your visibility plan by email to: sponsorships-commandites@bdc.ca or by regular mail to the following address:

Business Development Bank of Canada
Corporate Relations Department
Sponsorship Requests
5 Place Ville Marie, Suite 300
Montréal, Quebec  H3B 5E7

Every year, BDC receives numerous requests but unfortunately cannot accept all proposals submitted.

Sponsorship requests that do not include the sponsorship request form and proposed visibility plan will not be considered.

Sponsorship requests must be received at least eight weeks prior to the event/activity/project. Please allow four weeks for a response.

Eligibility conditions

Selection criteria
Sponsorship requests must:

• Be related to BDC’s mission; 
• Enable BDC to reach its priority target markets:
  • entrepreneurs/small and medium-sized businesses;
  • market intermediaries working with entrepreneurs (accountants, bankers, brokers, etc.); and
• Help promote BDC’s leadership and brand in Canada.

Exclusions
BDC does not sponsor:

• Non-Canadian enterprises;
• Political organizations;
• Religious institutions and organizations;
• Individuals; and
• Events, activities and projects taking place outside Canada.