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Akaitcho Business Development Corporation - General Business Financing
Business financing and support for local small businesses
Last Update: June 19, 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
- For-profit business
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
Official resources
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
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application
- Complete the loan application form.
- Prepare the business plan and cash flow projections.
- Gather any supporting financial documents.
- Step 2: Submit application
- Send the completed application to Akaitcho BDC using the loan application process provided on its financing page.
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
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