Futurpreneur Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program
Programme de démarrage pour entrepreneurs autochtones
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Up to CAD 75,000 in co-loan financing plus mentorship, with eligibility and structure mirroring the core programme.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Under 2 years old
- Stage: idea stage, pre-seed and seed
- Locally registered entity required
Indigenous entrepreneurs; business operating full-time 24 months or less.
How to apply
- Self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis.
- Submit application, business plan and cash flow.
- Mentor matching.
- Loan approval and disbursement.
What you will need
- Business plan
- Cash flow projection
- Proof of citizenship or permanent residency
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://futurpreneur.ca/en/offering/indigenous-entrepreneur-startup-program/ · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: futurpreneur.ca
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