Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP)

About this program

Provides young Indigenous entrepreneurs aged 18 to 39 with up to $75,000 in startup loan financing alongside up to two years of 1:1 mentorship and business resources. Open to entrepreneurs launching a business or operating full-time for 24 months or less.

What this program funds

The Indigenous Entrepreneur Startup Program (IESP) is operated by Futurpreneur Canada and provides funding and support to self-identifying Indigenous entrepreneurs. The program is designed and operated by an Indigenous team.

Applicants must be aged 18 to 39 and either launching a business or have been operating one for less than two years. The program serves sole proprietors, startups, and small businesses across all sectors and accepts applications nationally on a rolling basis.

Funding is provided as an equity-free startup loan of up to $75,000, structured as a Futurpreneur loan of up to $25,000 and a Business Development Bank of Canada loan of up to $50,000. In addition to financing, recipients receive up to two years of one-on-one mentorship from an experienced business leader and access to workshops, tools, and networking opportunities.

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