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Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Support for First Nations businesses
Helps Aboriginal businesses get guidance and support from planning to starting their operations. Offers mentoring throughout all stages of business development.
Non-repayable equity support and grant funding (up to 30-40% of eligible costs, max $99,999) to help Status entrepreneurs launch, acquire, or expand their businesses. This program blends personal equity, SEAP grant, and an AIIC loan to reduce debt and strengthen ownership. It also provides comprehensive counselling, mentoring, financial management support, and business advisory assistance, including grants to offset costs for professional business planning and aftercare services.
Business Size: small
Region: Alberta
Demographics: indigenous
Other Criteria: Status entrepreneur (proof of Aboriginal ancestry required), Resident in Alberta for at least 12 months, Business operates in Alberta, 12 months of relevant industry experience, Project is a start-up, expansion, or acquisition, Business is viable/sustainable and can generate at least $20,000 annual income for the owner, Majority Indigenous ownership and control (over 50%), Ability to provide ~10% cash equity and secure ~60% commercial financing (AIIC loan) for remaining costs, as grant is not stand-alone
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This program is available to small businesses located in Alberta.
This program offers funding up to $99,999.
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