Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to Capital

The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) supports Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada by providing access to capital and business opportunities.

Always open
No deadline — accepted year-roundDetails verified

The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) supports Indigenous entrepreneurs in Canada by providing access to capital and business opportunities. It aims to increase the number of viable Indigenous-owned businesses through a network of Indigenous Financial Institutions (IFIs) and Métis Capital Corporations (MCCs). The program offers non-repayable equity contributions to help start, expand, or acquire a business.

Who can apply

  • Region: Canada.

Official program page