Artist Entrepreneur is a pilot program for artists rated 3 or Platinum Album Certified Artists who are investing in their own masters, copyrights, and/or live performances. It replaces the Comprehensive Artist program and is designed for increased flexibility for eligible activities and expenses during the program year – aligned with FACTOR’s fiscal (April 1 – March 31).

Artist Entrepreneur funding is allocated once a year for recipients to undertake a suite of activities fostering the development of the artist and the promotion of their music. These activities can include expenses related to the production and marketing of their sound recordings, domestic and international touring, including showcasing. Activities must be central to the development of the Canadian artist, the promotion of their music and the expansion of their audience. Applicant artists can only include activities for which they control the rights.