Welcome to the official launch of the BNQ Growth Collective
We are looking for the next great Canadian brand. One that is driven by ethics, sustainability, and makes an incredible product.
The BNQ Growth Collective has just launched. We are eight like-minded companies that have joined forces to give away $80,000 in FREE services. Why? Because, too often, start-ups and emerging brands aren’t struggling to be known due to a lack of effort or desire. The food industry is tough; it’s hard to break into and even harder to keep growing year-over-year. The collective saw this challenge and wants to do something about it.
Who can win?
This is our first give away and we couldn’t be more excited to meet a wide range of Canadian up & coming brands. While we encourage all brands that meet the requirements to apply, we will be giving special consideration to those from under resourced and underrepresented groups and communities, such as LGBTQIA2+, BIPOC, women, those who have recently immigrated to Canada, and more. If you’re ready to scale, we want to hear from you!
To qualify for this contest, your business must be:
- A Canadian-based business
- Operate in the natural or organic food, beverage, or personal care space
- Less than 4 years in business
- Under $500,000 in yearly gross revenue
What you can win
A clear path forward. The guidance of professionals who have helped other companies find success. The support of a community that is excited to see your growth.
The winner of the first BNQ Growth Collective Contest will win:
- BNQ Management – Growth Tier services for 12 months (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026) Valued at $48,000.
- Hive Retail Solutions – One province (100 stores) merchandising for 6 months + 5 hrs consulting on merchandising strategy. Valued at $25,000.
- Simply Social Media – 5 Hours of Social Media consulting, 2 hours to start and an hour each quarter to review process and answer any questions. Valued at $1,000.
- Virtual Heights Accounting – Initial review, current financials, budgeting targets + monthly 30-min meetings (1 year). Valued at $3,600.
- SNI Source Nutraceutical, Inc. – Up to $1,000 in SNI services. Valued at $1,000.
- Thrivity HR Consulting & Coaching – 5 hours of HR consulting, to be used in 1 month. Valued at $1,200.
- Field Agent Canada – $3000 in Field Agent Services. Valued at $3,000.
- Altro Labels – 15% discount on all orders for 12 months, plus a complimentary consultation session to review current packaging and explore potential cost savings for the brand.
How to enter
Visit the BNQ Growth Collective page on our website and fill out the application form. Be thorough and thoughtful in your answers. We want to get a complete picture of who you are, what your brand is all about, and they type of help you need most.
This could be an opportunity of a lifetime for the chosen brand – tell us why it should be you!
