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Visit funder's website →Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) is a grant program from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) that co-invests with private sector investors in funds-of-funds and venture capital funds to support the growth of Canada's VC ecosystem and foster access to capital for innovative Canadian companies. VCCI investments are managed by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
The program is not currently accepting applications. Budget 2025 announced $1 billion for a new Venture and Growth Capital Catalyst Initiative (Growth VCCI) starting in 2026–27, with three investment streams: a funds-of-funds stream targeting pension fund participation, a life sciences stream, and an emerging manager stream supporting managers in strategic sectors and outside traditional VC hubs.
Eligible beneficiaries are primarily small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada, with a focus on equity-deserving entrepreneurs.
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Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative The Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative is not currently accepting applications.
Through the Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI), the Government of Canada co-invests with private sector investors in funds-of-funds and venture capital (VC) funds to support the growth of a vibrant and sustainable Canadian VC industry, and to foster access to VC for innovative Canadian companies. VCCI investments are managed by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) on behalf of the Government of Canada.
Current global trade uncertainty is impacting investors, companies, and the flow of VC investments. The Government of Canada is committed to building a venture capital ecosystem that ensures homegrown innovators have the capital they need to grow and contribute to a more resilient Canada.
Budget 2025 announced that the government would be providing $1 billion on a cash basis, starting in 2026-27, for the new Venture and Growth Capital Catalyst Initiative (Growth VCCI).
Through this program, the government will invest alongside the private sector through three streams: Funds-of-funds stream, focused on leveraging more private venture capital by incentivizing pension funds and other institutional investors; Life sciences stream, focused on VC fund managers that target support for Canadian life sciences companies to innovate and grow; and Emerging manager stream, focused on supporting emerging fund managers, including those focused on strategic sectors and those located outside traditional VC hubs.
These investments in Canadian VC will drive innovation and help build the next generation of Canadian anchor firms and fund managers, supporting economic growth and strengthening Canada’s strategic and sovereign capabilities. Further information will be made available as the program is developed. Learn about the VCCI, as well as previous programs (VCCI 2021, VCCI 2017 and the Venture Capital Action Plan [VCAP]).
Program results and impacts Access annual reporting on program performance and impacts. Learn about the fund managers who have received investments under VCCI and VCAP.
Venture and Growth Capital Catalyst Initiative- Discussion guide: Funds-of-Funds Stream Minister Valdez announces new investments to spur innovation and help diverse entrepreneurs scale their business Minister Valdez announces new investments to help diverse entrepreneurs grow their businesses To learn more about the VCCI program, please contact capital@ised-isde. gc. ca .
Additional Business Supports Please note that VCCI does not make direct investments into companies. For additional business support, please see the following resources: Accelerated Growth Service
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada, with a focus on equity-deserving entrepreneurs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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