Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
The Government of Yukon partners with participating financial institutions to guarantee 65% of the principal on a commercial business loan (guarantee amount $10,000–$100,000), making banks more willing to finance new start-ups and expansions of small Yukon businesses. It is a loan guarantee, not a direct government loan or grant — the business borrows from and repays a participating financial institution.
Eligibility Requirements
- New business start-up or expansion of an existing small business operating in Yukon
- Gross annual revenue under $5 million
- Fewer than 100 employees
- Business must be registered in Yukon and pay Yukon corporate income tax
- Open to all industries — no sector restriction
- Must obtain financing through a participating financial institution; the guarantee is arranged as part of the lender's normal loan application, not applied for directly with the government
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Government guarantees 65% of loan principal, guarantee amount $10,000–$100,000
- Type
- Loan
- Level
- Territorial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 65% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
Competition, effort, and approval at a glance
Everything you need to win Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
Not a marketing summary. The actual checklist, intel, and stack strategy reviewers look for.
- 4 rejection pitfalls reviewers flag — so you catch them first
- 4-document checklist with what each reviewer is actually checking
- 5-step application timeline with prep hours per step
- Insider tip from program officers on what separates winners
- Success profile + evaluation criteria — exactly what reviewers score on
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipContact Yukon's Department of Economic Development (ecdev@yukon. ca, 867-456-3803) to confirm eligibility BEFORE approaching a bank. Having pre-confirmation from the program in hand strengthens your position when negotiating loan terms — final approval and interest-rate/terms are set by the lender's own credit process, not by government discretion, since the government's role is limited to guaranteeing 65% of the principal (max $100,000) and charging a one-time 1.5% guarantee fee at issuance.
Rejection Pitfalls 4
- Business not registered in Yukon or not paying Yukon corporate income tax
- Gross annual revenue at or above $5 million
- 100 or more employees
Success Profile
A new Yukon start-up or an existing small Yukon business (under $5M gross revenue, fewer than 100 employees) that is registered in Yukon, pays Yukon corporate income tax, and can present a credible business plan and financials that satisfy a commercial lender's normal underwriting standards. The guarantee is most useful for businesses that would otherwise be seen as somewhat higher-risk by a lender but are otherwise creditworthy.
Evaluation Criteria
The financial institution evaluates the loan application on its normal commercial lending criteria (business viability, repayment capacity, creditworthiness, management experience). The Department of Economic Development separately confirms the applicant meets program eligibility thresholds (Yukon registration and corporate tax status, gross revenue under $5M, fewer than 100 employees). There is no separate government merit-scoring process beyond this eligibility check.
Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 4
Eligible Expenses 5
- Business start-up costs
- Business expansion costs
- Working capital
- Equipment purchases
- Inventory
Intake Periods
Ongoing — no scheduled intake periods or deadlines. Applicants confirm eligibility with the Department of Economic Development at any time, then apply directly through a participating financial institution.
Deadline Notes
Applications are accepted on a rolling, ongoing basis — there is no application deadline or annual intake window. Interested businesses should first confirm eligibility with the Department of Economic Development ([email protected], 867-456-3803), then apply for financing through a participating financial institution.
Ineligible Organizations
- Businesses with $5 million or more in annual gross revenue
- Businesses with 100 or more employees
- Businesses not registered in Yukon or not paying Yukon corporate income tax
- Businesses located outside Yukon
Funding Stack Strategy
Compatible programs, clawback risk, and combined funding potential
Stacking partner data not yet available.
Clawback Risk
Not-applicable RiskNot applicable in the grant-clawback sense — this is a loan guarantee, not a disbursed grant. If the underlying loan defaults, the Yukon government pays the guaranteed portion (up to 65% of principal, max $100,000) to the lender and may then seek recovery from the borrower under standard loan-guarantee terms.
How Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program Compares
Side-by-side with similar programs
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program | Government guarantees 65% of loan... | Easy | Loan | Ongoing |
| Canadian Northern Economic Developmen... | Varies | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Main EOI for 2026-27... |
| Yukon Economic Development Fund (EDF) | up to $30,000 | Moderate | Milestone-Based | Tier 1: Rolling; Tier 2:... |
| Yukon Foundation — Douglas B. Craig G... | Varies — typically $5,000–$25,000... | Easy | Lump Sum | Annual — applications... |
| YukonU Innovation Fund | $1,000 to $50,000 | Easy | Reimbursement | Ongoing |
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