Business Link — Immigrant Services

Who is eligible?

This grant is designed to support immigrant and newcomer entrepreneurs in Alberta, Canada. It is open to individuals who are immigrants or newcomers looking to start or grow their small businesses within the province of Alberta. The initiative focuses on providing resources, coaching, and networking opportunities to help these entrepreneurs navigate the unique challenges they face and succeed in the Canadian business environment.

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.

• Companies involved in illegal activities.
• Companies with significant environmental violations.

Eligible expenses

This program supports immigrant and newcomer entrepreneurs in Alberta to establish and grow their small businesses. Eligible activities focus on providing guidance, resources, and networking opportunities tailored to the needs of immigrant entrepreneurs.

• One-on-one business advice and coaching.
• Access to educational resources, guidebooks, and videos.
• Interactive workshops, events, and webinars.
• Network referral building for immigrant entrepreneurs.
• Training and workshops on Canadian business practices and skills improvement.
• Capacity-building training for service providers in rural areas.
• Information and guidance on financing options for businesses.

Eligible geographic areas

Business Link offers resources and support specifically targeting immigrants and newcomer entrepreneurs across Alberta. The initiative is designed to facilitate business growth across various Alberta regions.

• Businesses located within Alberta, Canada

For the Immigrant Entrepreneur Services grant in Alberta, evaluation and selection criteria include business viability, entrepreneur's commitment, innovation, and potential economic impact.

• Business viability assessment
• Entrepreneur's commitment to the business
• Innovation and unique value proposition
• Potential economic impact on the community

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• The program aims to provide culturally sensitive support to address the unique challenges faced by immigrant entrepreneurs.
• Resources are available in multiple languages to enhance accessibility for diverse immigrant communities.
• Networking opportunities are tailored to connect immigrant entrepreneurs with local business networks and communities.
• The service also emphasizes educating immigrant entrepreneurs on Canadian business practices, which is crucial for their integration and success in the local market.