Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)

Funder type

Federal Government

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

Businesses, Public organizations, Private organizations

Sectors

Economic infrastructure, Sector development, Innovation

About this program

IDEANorth makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help Northerners take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The program focuses on economic growth, business scale-up, small-scale and foundational economic infrastructure, with priority given to underrepresented groups including Indigenous people, women, and youth.

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