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EDC — Indigenous Business
Export support for Indigenous-owned businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : July 15, 2021
Location
Canada
Overview
EDC supports Indigenous-owned and -led businesses with export solutions that help manage risk, access capital, and grow internationally. Depending on the program, companies may access up to $25 million in matched investments to support global expansion.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Access new markets
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : July 15, 2021
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- From $ 500,000 to $ 300,000,000 in revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Exporting goods and services.
- Entering new international markets.
- Managing trade and payment risk.
- Growing through working capital or equity financing.
Documents Needed
- Term sheet
- Investment memorandum
- Due diligence materials
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous-owned and -led companies.
- Canadian exporters of goods or services.
- Indirect exporters and future direct exporters.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- EDC reviews the investor materials and may request additional information.
- EDC assesses the opportunity on a commercial basis, including due diligence and fit with its strategy and standards.
- Approval is not guaranteed.
- If approved, legal documentation and closing follow market standards.
Additional information
- MyEDC is a free resource with articles, blogs, guides, and webinars on exporting.
- EDC offers customer stories and learning resources for Indigenous businesses.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Indigenous Business Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EDC — Indigenous Business. 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 EDC — Indigenous Business?
EDC supports Indigenous-owned and -led businesses with export solutions that help manage risk, access capital, and grow internationally. Depending on the program, companies may access up to $25 million in matched investments to support global expansion.
How much funding can be received?
EDC — Indigenous Business Funds up to $25,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the EDC — Indigenous Business program?
To be eligible for the EDC — Indigenous Business program, you must:
Indigenous-owned and -led business
Exporter or export-ready
What expenses are eligible under EDC — Indigenous Business?
Exporting goods and services.
Entering new international markets.
Managing trade and payment risk.
Growing through working capital or equity financing.
Who can I contact for more information about the EDC — Indigenous Business?
You can contact Export Development Canada (EDC) by email at none or by phone at 1-800-229-0575.
Where is the EDC — Indigenous Business available?
The EDC — Indigenous Business program is available across Canada.
Is the EDC — Indigenous Business a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EDC — Indigenous Business is a Other Support