Grow Your Business. Strengthen Your Community.

Applications are now open and close July 3.

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The Entrepreneur Growth Program is our flagship offering, created to support Indigenous entrepreneurs across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon. Each year, a cohort of 8-10 entrepreneurs comes together to build business leadership skills and access wrap-around supports tailored to their goals.

Through applied learning and a strong circle of peers, mentors, and knowledge holders, entrepreneurs are supported to launch and scale their ventures and become ready to access capital that can take their impact even further. This program is designed not just to grow businesses, but to support the people behind them as they create lasting change in their communities.

If you’ve been thinking about taking your business and leadership to the next level - we want to hear from you!

Program Overview

Applications are open now to Indigenous entrepreneurs residing in NU, NT, YT.

The deadline to apply is July 3, 2026.

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    • Dates: September 8th, 2026 – April 8, 2027

    • Duration: Approximately 7.5 months

    Note: A scheduled holiday break will take place from mid-December through to the New Year.

  • To help you successfully grow your business, your weekly commitment will include:

    • 🗓️ Live Learning Session: 1 hour every Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST

    • 💡 Office Hour (Optional but Suggested): 1 hour every Thursday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MST

    • 🧭 Independent Growth: Approximately 6–8 hours per week dedicated to building your business

  • ⏰ Daily Gathering Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (In the local timezone of the host community, excluding travel days)

    Dates & Locations

    • October 4–9, 2026 – Iqaluit

    • January 17–21, 2027 – Whitehorse

    • April 4–8, 2027 – Yellowknife

    Gathering Structure

    Each gathering features five days of immersive in-person programming, including:

    • Business education delivered by expert facilitators

    • Immersive cultural activities

    • Collaborative group activities

    • Evening social and networking events

  • You will use the following tools throughout your journey:

    • 🖥️ E-Learning Platform (Core curriculum)

    • 💬 Slack (Community & communication)

    • ✉️ Gmail (Updates & logistics)

    • 📹 Zoom (Live sessions & office hours)

  • Participant Supports

    To ensure a comfortable experience and remove barriers to participation, EntrepreNorth covers:

    • Travel & Logistics: Flights, accommodations, and all meals for every in-person gathering.

    • Technology: Dedicated tech support for participants who require assistance.

    • Childcare: Childcare support for children aged 3 and under during in-person gatherings.

    Supporting the Whole Entrepreneur

    Building a business requires taking care of yourself. We support your whole wellbeing through:

    • Milestone Payments: Financial help distributed throughout the program to help reduce barriers to participation.

    • The Wellness Fund: A dedicated fund to access the resources you need to show up as your best self. This can be used for working with mentors, participating in wellness activities, or accessing other personalized supports that contribute to your personal journey.

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7.5 Months
A guided learning journey focused on professional and personal growth

8 to 10 participants
Small cohort for deeper support

Indigenous-centred curriculum
Rooted in values and lived experience

Hybrid delivery
Online learning plus in person gatherings

Mentors and coaches
Guidance from professionals who know what it takes to grow

Wellness Plans
Holistic care and access to Elder support

Northern Travel
Travel, meals, and accommodations provided, plus bursaries

What the Program Offers

  • Indigenous-Centred Business Education

    Participants get hands-on learning through curriculum designed for Northern realities. This includes hybrid sessions and access to our eNorth App and wrap-around supports.

  • Coaching, Mentorship, and Guidance

    Each entrepreneur receives strategic guidance from experienced mentors, coaches and knowledge holders. This support helps shape ideas, sharpen business plans, and prepare ventures for growth.

  • Wellness and Life Balance Support

    Running a business in the North brings unique pressures. We offer wellness planning, support for mental and physical health, and help balancing personal and professional responsibilities.

  • Storytelling, Networking, and Investment Readiness

    We help you tell your story, build relationships, and create opportunities for exposure. Through pitch events, networking opportunities, and support from our capital readiness team, entrepreneurs who are ready for growth get concrete pathways to funding and support.

  • All Costs Covered for Participants

    We cover core program costs; travel across the North, accommodations, and per diems, so participants can focus on growth and learning. Additional supports include bursaries, wellness budgets, childcare during gatherings, and data subsidies.

  • Peer Network and Community Connection

    Join a circle of fellow entrepreneurs with similar visions and challenges. Cohorts bring together voices from across the North. Through shared experience and support we build community and solidarity. We are a growing family.

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Who This Program is For

  • Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs from NU, NT, YT in the early growth stage

  • Entrepreneurs who want a values-based approach to business rooted in community, culture, and sustainability

  • Entrepreneurs highly motivated to learn, grow, and take their business impact to the next level

Explore the Stories from Past Cohorts

Impact Films
Building Legacy with Intention
Building Legacy with Intention

In this film, you'll hear from the team members and entrepreneurs who have shaped this journey. They reflect on what independence makes possible when it's grounded in relationship and accountability to community.

2025 Higlights from YK
2025 Higlights from YK

A short film capturing the historic Empowering Innovation Spirit Conference, the first gathering of its kind in the North.

She Was a Free Spirit
She Was a Free Spirit

A short film celebrating Inuvialuit entrepreneur Erica Donovan. Set in Tuktoyaktuk, NT, this love letter to the North explores how tradition, family legacy, and bold vision come together to build businesses that honour culture and strengthen community.