In addition to the programs and organizations available to support all Québec entrepreneurs, there are resources developed specifically for Aboriginal Peoples.
This directory presents the main resources dedicated to this purpose.
- Programs
- Organizations
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Aboriginal Business Financing Program - Private Project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $99,999 for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.
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Aboriginal Business Financing Program — Community project
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
Get a non-refundable contribution of up to $1 million for businesses owned by a First Nation, the Native Alliance of Quebec, or by one of their members. Funds can be used for business start-up or expansion, marketing, project management, professional advisory services, and development of a business plan, marketing plan or feasibility studies.
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Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program — Access to Capital
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA)
Get a non-repayable contribution of up to $99,999 for business planning, acquisitions, expansion, domestic or export marketing, new product or process development, introducing new technologies and more.
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Aboriginal Initiatives Fund III (in French only)
Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones
Your for-profit or non-profit Indigenous organization could be eligible for a grant for its economic development project.
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AgriCompetitiveness Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
National associations and Indigenous groups can apply for up to $5 million over 5 years to cover 70% of the costs of activities that help the agricultural sector to leverage, coordinate and build on existing capacity; enhance safety; adapt to changing commercial and regulatory environments; seize new opportunities; share best practices; and provide mentorship opportunities.
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BDC Indigenous Entrepreneur Loan
Business Development Bank of Canada
Purchase assets, start exporting, pay start-up or franchise fees and replenish working capital with a $350,000 loan if you have an existing businesses or $250,000 if you are a start-up.
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CED Jobs and Growth Fund
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
If your company or not-for-profit organization is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you may be eligible for a contribution to cover some of the project costs.
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CED Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous stream
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
If your business is working on a project to transition to a green economy, foster an inclusive recovery, become more competitive and create jobs for Canadians, you could get a contribution for up to 100% of the project’s cost.
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Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
If you’re a not-for-profit or Indigenous organization working towards sustainability and competitiveness by adopting new technology or building capacity, get up to $1 million per project in cost-shared funding to cover up to 50% of eligible project costs in most cases, and up to 75% for high-priority projects for the sector.
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Clean Fuels Fund — Indigenous-Led Projects
Natural Resources Canada
Receive funding for capital clean fuel production projects, feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for the the new build or expansion of low carbon fuel production facilities.
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Creating, Knowing and Sharing — Short-Term Projects
Canada Council for the Arts
Get a grant of up to $100,000 for projects up to 12 months involving creating (research/writing), knowing (mentorship, training) or sharing (exhibitions, presentations, collaborations) — including those with non-Indigenous artists.
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Evol — Conventional start-up loan
Evol
Get a loan ranging from $20,000 to $75,000 for your new business start-up projects (0 to 2 years).
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Futurpreneur Canada Indigenous Program
Futurpreneur Canada
Get a collateral-free loan of up to $60,000, along with 2 years of expert business mentoring and resources to get your startup off the ground if you're an Indigenous person 18–39 years old.
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Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Wage subsidy for Indigenous businesses and other Indigenous organizations that give First Nations and Inuit youth work experience or on-the-job training in the housing sector.
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Indigenous Growth Fund
National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
Access investments to help you develop your Aboriginal business.
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Indigenous Innovation Initiative
Grand Challenges Canada
Apply to the challenges and get funding to support innovative and scalable Indigenous-led ideas, to develop and test bold ideas from all sectors and industries.
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Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneur Program
National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)
Access training, tools and resources for developing your Aboriginal women's business.
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Indigenous business at EDC
Export Development Canada
Get support for building a global brand and removing barriers to access for your Indigenous business, whether you’re exporting products, services or experiences.
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Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
Indigenous Services Canada
Register as an Indigenous supplier and get access to procurement opportunities specifically for Indigenous businesses.
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Recognition for artists
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
Get financial assistance to support your artistic career if you are part of an Aboriginal community.
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Recognition for organizations
Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec
Get financial assistance to support your artistic projects if you are an Aboriginal organization.
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SOCCA – Support and coaching
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
If you’re an Indigenous business owner, you can access loans, consulting services, and help with developing a project through the Native Commercial Credit Corporation.
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SOCCA — Term loan for Indigenous businesses
Native Commercial Credit Corporation
If your First Nations business is looking to start-up, expand, acquire a new business, you can get a competitive term loan to help cover up to 70% of the costs, so long as you can contribute at least 10% of the costs yourself.
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Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative - Indigenous stream
Natural Resources Canada
Access funding for indigenous-led awareness and education projects that address gaps in awareness, knowledge and public and industry confidence in zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) of all classes, lower-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle options, and/or clean fuels.
Chantier de l'économie sociale
- 1431 Fullum Street, suite 209
- Montréal, Québec
- H2K 0B5
Visit the website
Services offered:
Investment Readiness Program PPI - Ideation and incubation path for collective enterprises SMIC - Concertation for the promotion and development of collective entrepreneurship - Business matchmaking - Networking
Conseil Des Atikamekw D'Opitciwan
- 22 Amiskw Street
- Opitciwan, Québec
- G0W 3B0
Services offered:
Coaching - Consulting services - Networking
Cree Nation Youth Council
- 2 Lakeshore Road
- Nemaska, Québec
- J0Y 3B0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Financing - Networking
Eeyou Economic Group CFDC inc.
- 12 Poplar Street
- Waswanipi, Québec
- J0Y 3C0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Sustainable development
Kahnawake Economic Development Commission
- 2 River Road, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 1110
- Kahnawake, Québec
- J0L 1B0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Consulting services
Kativik Regional Government (KRG)
- P.O. Box 9, 860 Kaivivik
- Kuujjuaq, Québec
- J0M 1C0
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Services offered:
Coaching - Consulting services - Financing
Regroupement des jeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ)
- 555 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, Suite 1100
- Montréal, Québec
- H2Z 1B1
Services offered:
Networking - Training - Coaching program (Défi Jeunes pousses en croissance) - Coaching program for Aboriginal entrepreneurs - Mouvement Repreneuriat
SADC Nunavik Investment Corporation
- 1140 Immirtavik Road, P.O. Box 789
- Kuujjuaq, Québec
- J0M 1C0
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Services offered:
Coaching - Consulting services - Financing - Sustainable development
Catalyste+
- 1001 Sherbrooke Street East, Suite 500
- Montreal, Québec
- H2L 1L3
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Services offered:
Coaching - Mentoring - Business matching programs with required skills and resources - Support in various fields and industries to foster inclusive growth and sustainable development - Aboriginal and Northern services - Consulting services - Training
Corporation de développement économique montagnaise (CDEM)
- 1005 Laure Blvd., Suite 110
- Uashat, Québec
- G4R 4S6
Services offered:
Financing
Corporation développement économique Nikanik
- 39 Kenosi Street
- Wemotaci, Québec
- G0X 3R0
Services offered:
Coaching (Indigenous Peoples) - Funding (Indigenous Peoples)
Evol Abitibi Temiscamingue
- 161 Murdoch Avenue
- Amos, Québec
- J9X 1E3
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Bas-Saint-Laurent
- 298, Armand-Thériault Boulevard, Suite 02A
- Rivière-du-Loup, Québec
- G5R 4C2
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Capitale-Nationale
- 1175 Lavigerie Avenue, Suite 50
- Québec, Québec
- G1V 4P1
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Centre du Québec
- 905 des Bois Francs Blvd South, Suite 101
- Drummondville, Québec
- G6P 5W1
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Chaudière-Appalaches
- 1175 Lavigerie Avenue, Suite 50
- Québec, Québec
- G1V 4P1
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Côte-Nord
- 1001 Laflèche Blvd., Suite 215
- Baie-Comeau, Québec
- G5C 1C8
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Estrie
- 178 Wellington Street North, Suite 100
- Sherbrooke, Québec
- J1H 5C5
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- 679C Perron Boulevard
- Carleton-sur-Mer, Québec
- G0C 1J0
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Lanaudière
- 104 St-Jacques Street
- St-Jacques, Québec
- J0K 2R0
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Laurentides
- 17 660 Charles Street, Suite 101
- Mirabel, Québec
- J7J 0C3
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Laval
- 1200 Saint-Martin Boulevard Ouest, Suite 130
- Laval, Québec
- H7S 2E4
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Services offered:
Accompagnement - Financement - Réseautage - Mentorat - Brigade-conseil
Evol Mauricie
- 4720 Gene-H. Kruger Blvd., Suite 109
- Trois-Rivières, Québec
- G9A 4N1
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Montréal
- 507 Place d'Armes, Suite 501
- Montréal, Québec
- H2Y 2W8
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Montérégie
- 5110 Cousineau Blvd., Suite 203
- Saint-Hubert, Québec
- J3Y 7G5
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Nord du Québec
- 879 du Pont Nord Avenue
- Alma, Québec
- G8B 7B6
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Outaouais
- 137 Gatineau Avenue, Suite 200
- Gatineau, Québec
- J8T 4J7
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
Evol Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean
- 879 Pont North Avenue
- Alma, Québec
- G8B 7B6
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Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Networking - Mentoring - Brigade-conseil
First Nation Malécite de Viger
- 217 de la Grève Street
- Cacouna, Québec
- G0L 1G0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Business start-up
First Nations Bank of Canada
- 300 - 224 4th Avenue South
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- S7K 5M5
Visit the website
Services offered:
Financing - Consulting Services
First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Quebec (FNHRDCQ)
- P.O. Box 2010
- Kahnawake, Québec
- J0L 1B0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Training - Consulting Services
First Nations Quebec Business Network (FNQBN)
- 265 Chef Michel-Laveau Place, Suite 200
- Wendake, Québec
- G0A 4V0
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Satrt-up - Training - Networking
First Nations Venture Capital of Quebec (FNVCQ)
- 50 Bastien Blvd., Suite 300
- Wendake, Québec
- G0A 4V0
Services offered:
Financing
First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC)
- 265 Place Chef Michel Laveau, suite 200
- Wendake, Québec
- G0A 4V0
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Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Startup - Sustainable development - Busines plan - Training - Managing - Marketing and sales - Mentoring - Business plan - Networking
First People Innovation Center
- 85B Du Portage Promenade
- Gatineau, Québec
- J8X 2K2
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
- 333 Seymour Street, 8th Floor
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- V6B 5A7
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Financing - Marketing and sales - Networking
Native Commercial Credit Corporation (SOCCA)
- 2936 de la Faune Street, Suite 200
- Wendake, Québec
- G0A 4V0
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Services offered:
Financing - Coaching
Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)
- 120 du Portage Promenade
- Gatineau, Québec
- J8X 2K1
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Services offered:
Coaching - Networking - National Apprenticeships Program (NAP)
Quebec Aboriginal Tourism
- 50 Maurice-Bastien Boulevard, Suite 510, 3rd floor
- Wendake, Québec
- G0A 4V0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Growth - Start-up - Managing - Networking - Consulting services
Quebec Native Women Inc.
- 2385 River Rd
- Kahnawake, Québec
- J0L 1B0
Visit the website
Services offered:
Political representation - Networking - Training
Services aux Autochtones Canada
Visit the website
Services offered:
Coaching - Financing - Consulting Services
Société de développement économique Ilnu (SDEI)
- 1516 Ouiatchouan Street
- Mashteuiatsh, Québec
- G0W 2H0
Services offered:
Coaching - Start-up - Growth - Financing - Business plan - Consulting services
Société de développement économique de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam (SDEUM)
- 271 des Montagnais Blvd.
- Uashat, Québec
- G4R 5R1
Services offered:
Coaching - Business start-up