CBDC Blue Water — program · Currently accepting applications · Last verified 2026-04-16

Self Employment Benefits Program

Self Employment Benefits Program is a program offered by CBDC Blue Water for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

Program covering the fundamentals of starting and running a business, including business planning, marketing strategies, and financial management. Some eligibility conditions apply.

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Program details

The Self Employment Benefits Program covers the fundamentals of starting and running a business, including business planning, marketing strategies, and financial management. Participants gain practical skills and knowledge that they can immediately apply to their ventures. Specific eligibility conditions may apply. Referenced in the CBDC navigation as a program offering alongside Consultant Advisory Services and Entrepreneurial Training Fund.

Who qualifies

Some conditions may apply to be eligible. Specific requirements not detailed on the website.

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.