Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking Canada

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) — Business Intelligence and Networking

Canada
Funding for Northwest Territories business people to attend seminars and tradeshows

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  • grant_single|openingDateApril 01, 2023
  • grant_single|closingDateMarch 31, 2024
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Grant and Funding
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  • Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NT)
  • Government of the Northwest Territories
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Get up to $8,000 per year to attend conferences, tradeshows, and seminars to access information on new technologies and business opportunities to build your business.

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Activities eligible for this grant:
  • Attendance at seminars and trade shows to access information on new technologies or business opportunities
  • Costs associated with travel for business intelligence purposes
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$800

Toronto
Attending the National Franchise Expo to discover new franchising opportunities

$1,650

Montreal
Attending CleanTech 2023 to investigate sustainable energy solutions for manufacturing

$3,000

Toronto
Attending CES 2023 in Las Vegas to explore new technology solutions for digital marketing

$1,500

Vancouver
Attending Vancouver International Boat Show to gain insights on marine technology advancements

$1,300

Toronto
Attending the Advertising Week Conference to learn about latest trends and strategies in advertising

$1,150

Calgary
Attending the North American Plant Expo to learn about innovative agricultural technologies

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The eligibility criteria for the Business Intelligence and Networking grant are as follows:
  • NWT Residents and NWT Businesses are encouraged to apply.

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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. NWT Residents and NWT Businesses are encouraged to apply.
  • NWT Residents
  • NWT Businesses

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Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. The eligibility criteria do not specify any specific exclusions.
However, here are some general types of companies that may not be eligible for the grant:
  • Non-resident businesses
  • Non-registered businesses
  • Businesses with outstanding tax liabilities

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There are eligible expenses for this grant.
  • Event registration fees
  • Lowest available airfare
  • Standard accommodation

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants are evaluated based on the relevance of the proposed activities to their business development, the potential impact of the networking opportunity, and the clarity and feasibility of the proposed plan.
  • Relevance of proposed activities to business development
  • Potential impact of networking opportunity
  • Clarity and feasibility of proposed plan

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  • Contact your regional Economic Development Officer to discuss your idea prior to developing your proposal.
  • Complete an application form and attach all required documents listed in the application checklist.
  • Submit the completed application form to your regional office.

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  • Applicants should ensure that their trip costs exceed $1,500 per traveler to be eligible for funding.
  • Equity Requirements exist based on travel destination with minimum allocations for eligible costs.

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867-587-7171
Apply to this program