ICDE — Programme d'incubateur pour les entreprises autochtones ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Indigenous entrepreneurs and business owners - New or early-stage Indigenous-led enterprises - Indigenous individuals seeking to start a business - Indigenous-owned corporations and sole proprietorships - Businesses with Indigenous ownership/control as a primary requirement ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Structure: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Funding Amount: Not specified in program description; varies by applicant needs and program capacity - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution explicitly mentioned - Repayability: No repayment obligation - Note: Contact program administrator for specific funding amounts and availability ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Weekly training sessions and workshops - Business mentoring and coaching services - Access to Indigenous speakers and networking events - Capital mobilization and fundraising strategy development - Financial resource networking and connections - Business advisory services for new ventures - Operational costs related to business incubation support ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Requirement: Business must be Indigenous-led or Indigenous-owned - Program Structure: Participation in weekly training sessions is mandatory - Mentorship Commitment: Active engagement with assigned business mentors/advisors required - Stage Requirement: Enterprise must be new or in early stages of development - Networking Participation: Expected attendance at Indigenous speaker events and resource network sessions - Capital Readiness: Business must demonstrate need for or readiness to pursue capital mobilization - Timeline: Ongoing program with structured weekly cadence; completion timeline not specified - Reporting: Likely requires progress reporting and participation tracking (standard for incubator programs)