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BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit

BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit

Funds private investment in British Columbia small businesses through tax-supported incentives and provincial partnership support.

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The BC Small Business Venture Capital Program provides investors with a 30% British Columbia tax credit on equity investments made in registered BC small businesses through Venture Capital Corporations (VCCs) or Eligible Business Corporations (EBCs). The programme is administered by the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation and runs continuously throughout the calendar year.

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A rolling BC provincial tax credit giving investors 30% on equity investments in registered BC small businesses, with an annual program budget of $53.5M.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CAD 53.5M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www2.gov.bc.ca