Business Size: small, medium

Region: North-Eastern Ontario

Demographics: Indigenous women-owned, Indigenous women-led

Other Criteria: Must be an Indigenous (First Nations and Inuit) woman (documentation required), Must be eighteen (18) years or over, Must have majority (50-51%) Indigenous women equity stake/ownership/control of the business, Must have the necessary skill set, relevant industry background, and management capacity for the business, Must be actively and integrally involved in the business’s ongoing operations and strategic decision-making (full-time basis), Required cash equity contribution (5% for specific loan funds, 10% for general financial assistance), For-profit organizations (sole proprietorship, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations, or co-operatives), Mentorship program specifically for pre-launch or early-stage businesses