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)

How it works

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