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Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Sector Research Support

Government of the Northwest Territories, Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment

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Funding for strategic sector research in the NWT

Funding

Up to $25,000

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Status

Rolling Intake

What Is This Program?

Receive up to $25,000 to develop new products or packages, or to work on enhancing your organization's strategic advantage in priority sectors.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Funding to assist with sector-specific research or planning, investment attraction, product development, related packaging materials, and/or sector-specific marketing campaigns, aiming to benefit businesses and improve understanding or presence in designated sectors within the NWT.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: Agriculture, Energy, Film, Fishing, Knowledge Economy, Tourism, Value–added Manufacturing

Region: Northwest Territories

Demographics: Indigenous organizations

Other Criteria: business associations, municipalities, must be involved in one of the designated sectors, minimum 30% equity for Group 1 communities (Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Inuvik), minimum 20% equity for Group 2 communities (all other NWT communities)