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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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EDC — Indigenous Business Program
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) 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