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Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife, Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
Akaitcho BDC offers repayable financing of up to $200,000 for small businesses in the Yellowknife area. It also supports Indigenous women entrepreneurs with micro-loans and a loan fund for business start-up and growth.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Finance and insurance
Location
- Dettah, N’dilo, Yellowknife
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business.
- Expanding an existing business.
- Growing a small business.
Documents Needed
- Completed loan application form
- Business plan
- Cash flow projections
- Supporting financial documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses
- Residents of N’dilo, Dettah, and Yellowknife
- Indigenous women-owned businesses
- Indigenous businesses that are over 50% women-owned
Eligible geographic areas
- N’dilo
- Dettah
- Yellowknife
Additional information
- Applicants can use Akaitcho BDC business planning tools and cash flow templates.
- Support includes technical advice, business skills development counselling, and business capital access.
- Applications are available through the loan application form on the financing page.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing?
Akaitcho BDC offers repayable financing of up to $200,000 for small businesses in the Yellowknife area. It also supports Indigenous women entrepreneurs with micro-loans and a loan fund for business start-up and growth.
How much funding can be received?
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing program?
To be eligible for the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing program, you must:
Small businesses only
Must create local jobs
Must be in the service area
What expenses are eligible under Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing?
Starting a new business.
Expanding an existing business.
Growing a small business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing?
You can contact Akaitcho Business Development Corporation by email at akaitcho@akaitchobdc.com or by phone at 1.867.920.2502.
Where is the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing available?
The Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing program is available Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories.
Is the Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing is a Grant and Funding