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Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program

Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program

Up to $75,000 as a flexible, equity-free loan (one-time, startup stage)

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Rolling — no deadline, apply anytime

AMOUNT

Up to $75,000 as a flexible, equity-free loan (one-time, startup stage)

AMOUNT

Up to $75,000 as a flexible, equity-free loan (one-time, startup stage)

DEADLINE

Rolling — no deadline, apply anytime

DEADLINE

Rolling — no deadline, apply anytime

FUNDING TYPE

Loan

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit), be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18-39, and be starting or running a business less than two years old.

You must self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit), be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident aged 18-39, and be starting or running a business less than two years old.

The program accepts businesses that are not yet operating or have been running full-time for 24 months or less. Identity is determined through self-identification, and credit criteria have been adjusted to account for barriers Indigenous entrepreneurs face.

The program accepts businesses that are not yet operating or have been running full-time for 24 months or less. Identity is determined through self-identification, and credit criteria have been adjusted to account for barriers Indigenous entrepreneurs face.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no stated cap on number of recipients, but you must meet credit standing requirements.

The program is specifically designed to reduce barriers, including adjusted credit criteria, but a qualified credit standing is still required. No acceptance rate data is published.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm eligibility (age, identity, business stage) — 30 minutes

  2. Prepare a full business plan and 24-month cash flow projection — Several days to weeks

  3. Submit application through Futurpreneur's online portal — 1-2 hours

WORTH KNOWING

Your full application including the business plan and cash flow must be submitted before your 40th birthday. Futurpreneur also offers free business planning workshops and tools to help you build these materials before applying.

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