BDC Pivot to Grow: program available until March 31, 2028

BDC’s official Pivot to Grow Program page states the program is available until March 31, 2028, or until the full use of the envelope allotment, whichever occurs first. The program offers up to $5 million in financing to help businesses counter the effects of tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S.

The same page links one part of the program to current tariffs. If the tariffs coming into force on August 19, 2026, are repealed, cancelled, suspended or otherwise cease to have effect, BDC states the Liquidity Support will automatically be stopped on the date of that event.

Minimum requirements listed on the BDC page include being Canadian-based, annual revenue of $1M or more, three years in business, and having covered obligations such as loan payments before 2025. For the Liquidity Loan, at least 15% of sales must come from exports to the U.S. and tariffs must equal at least 5% of revenue. BDC states a resilience plan is required for Pivot Support and Equipment Financing, but not for Liquidity Support.

Exporters considering this financing should check the criteria on the official page and plan around the March 31, 2028 date. Our BDC loans page covers BDC’s other financing.

Canadian Funding Partners is an independent advisory firm and does not administer this program. Confirm current terms on the official page.