BNQ Growth Collective

One brand. Backed by the Whole Collective

**We are taking one brand and giving away over $60,000 in free services.**

Ten Canadian companies have joined forces to provide $60,000 in free services to one brand in 2026.
We are the BNQ Growth Collective.

Is your brand ready to level-up and have your fastest growth year to date? Apply below.

One Year of BNQ Growth Tier Services for FREE

And that’s just one part of the prize package, scroll down to see the rest!

You don't have to do
this next stage alone.

Ten Canadian companies have joined forces behind one brand. Over $60,000 in free services, and a team that shows up like it’s already part of yours.

The Growth Collective is built for brands with real traction already: retail or e-commerce distribution, a clear growth plan, and the capital to back it. From that pool, we lean towards brands led by underrepresented founders, and brands built on a genuine sustainability or mission story.

Apply below.

**Winners will receive over $60,000 in free services provided by our Collective.**

BNQ Growth Prize Package

Growth Tier services for 12 months (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026) Valued at $48,000.

$3000 in Field Agent Services . Valued at $3,000.

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.

Initial review, current financials, budgeting targets + monthly 30-min meetings (1 year) Valued at $3,600.

Up to $1,000 in SNI services . Valued at $1,000.

5 hours of HR consulting, to be used in 1 month. Valued at $1,200.

$1,000 FBIC Innovation Credit; eligible toward a new service/technical service of $2,500+, with Niagara College’s Food and Beverage Innovation Centre. Valid for 12 months

15% discount on all orders for 12 months, plus a free consultation session to review current packaging and how the brand might save further. 

5 hours a month of fractional sales for 6 months. Valued at $5000.

Product and Lifestyle Photography valued at $1800.

Here's what we're looking for in an applicant.

If this describes your brand, apply below.

Annual
Revenue

Your company made under $750,000 in your last year .

Time in
Business

You’ve been in business less than 5 years .

Retail or
e-commerce distribution

Distribution is already in place (for example, 10+ doors, one regional or national retailer, or established DTC revenue)

Funding or
Capital

Funding raised, or committed capital available for trade spend in the next 12 months, and a need for partners who can help you reach your growth goals.

Growth Plan

A clear plan for which retail accounts you're targeting in the next 12 months, and how that growth will be funded.

Founder
Background

We give preference to underrepresented founders building equity-focused, sustainable brands.

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Apply to the BNQ Growth Collective

Tell us about your brand — we review every application.

Company name*

Website

Province

City

Email*

Phone

Point of contact — first name*

Point of contact — last name*

Company size (team members)

Yearly gross revenue (past 12 months)

About your brand

Share your goals and challenges

Tell us what makes your brand or company unique, and share your story

Do you already have regional retail or e-commerce distribution? (e.g. 10+ doors, one regional or national retailer, or established DTC revenue)

Have you raised funding, or do you have committed capital for trade spend in the next 12 months?

What retail accounts are you targeting in the next 12 months, and what is your plan to fund that growth?

Consent

I consent to share my information with BNQ and Collective Partners.

I am following BNQ Management's LinkedIn page .

Your application goes straight to the BNQ Growth Collective team.

Thank you for your application. All applications will be carefully considered, and we will be in touch shortly with an update.

Congratulations
STUSH Patties!

We are thrilled to announce that STUSH Patties is our 2025 BNQ Growth Collective Contest winner! After all the generous contributions by our partners, STUSH has won over $87,000 in Free Services.

STUSH Patties is a Canadian company founded by Opal Rowe. This brand is built on authentic taste, unwavering values, and we think these patties should be in everyone’s freezer. When we met with Opal, it was clear that STUSH was the perfect match for our first-ever giveaway.

Thank you to all our participants and partners. We know that you’ll do great things in 2026!