Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP)
LoanAlberta$1,000 – $75,000
The Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program provides startup loan financing of up to $75,000 to Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18–39 who are starting or buying a business. The program includes up to two years of 1:1 mentorship from experienced business leaders, access to financial empowerment workshops, business planning tools, and networking opportunities with Indigenous entrepreneurs and community organizations across Canada.
What you'll need
- Proof of Indigenous identity (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit membership)
- Canadian citizenship or permanent residency documentation
- Business plan
- 24-month cash flow projection
- Personal identification (age verification)