Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP)
Futurpreneur Canada
Funding amount
up to $75,000
Deadline
Rolling — apply anytime
Region
Canada
Funder type
Nonprofit
For
Businesses
Eligible organizations
Indigenous-led businesses, Self-identifying Indigenous entrepreneurs
About this program
The Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP) provides startup loan financing of up to $75,000 and up to two years of 1:1 mentorship from an Indigenous team, along with access to tools, resources, and networking opportunities across Canada. Designed for self-identifying Indigenous entrepreneurs (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) aged 18-39 in the first two years of business.
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