Business Link — Services aux immigrants ### 📋 Eligible Entities - New Canadian entrepreneurs (recent immigrants to Canada) - Business owners currently operating in Alberta - Startup founders in the early stages of business development - Self-employed individuals and sole proprietors - Individuals from immigrant and refugee backgrounds - Entrepreneurs requiring multilingual business support Note: Primary focus on individuals new to Canada establishing or growing businesses in Alberta --- ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding/subsidy program - Geographic Scope: Alberta-based businesses only - Financial Structure: Direct funding for services and training (amount varies by service component) - Matching Requirements: No matching contribution specified in program description - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant-based, not a loan) Note: Specific dollar amounts and funding caps should be verified with program administrator --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Personalized business training and coaching - Individual business counseling and mentorship - Multilingual business resources and materials - Workshop and seminar attendance - Business skills development programs - Language-specific entrepreneurship education - Access to business formation guidance --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Residency Requirement: Must be a new Canadian/recent immigrant - Location: Business must be based in Alberta - Active Participation: Commitment to attend training, workshops, and coaching sessions - Program Engagement: Full participation in personalized support services - Eligibility Verification: Proof of immigrant/newcomer status required - Ongoing Support: Services are delivered over a structured period with multiple touchpoints - No specified repayment obligations or performance-based milestones tied to business outcomes