Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NWT ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the Northwest Territories - Businesses developing new products, technologies, or processes - Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking government funding guidance - Companies at various stages of innovation (concept through commercialization) - Businesses across all sectors eligible to apply ### 💰 Funding Details - Cost to Business: Free service (no direct funding provided) - Service Type: Advisory/consulting support rather than grant funding - Repayability: Not applicable (advisory service, not a loan) - Value: One-on-one personalized assistance to identify and navigate government funding programs - Geographic Focus: Northwest Territories-based businesses only ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not provide direct funding for expenses. Instead, advisors assist with: - Identifying relevant government grants and funding programs - Navigating application processes for innovation-related funding - Assessing business innovation readiness - Connecting businesses to appropriate support resources - Guidance on funding eligibility and requirements - Strategic planning for accessing government innovation supports ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Requirement: Business must be actively developing a new product, technology, or process - Location: Must be based in the Northwest Territories - Service Model: Free one-on-one advisory sessions with assigned Innovation Advisor - Scope: Advisors guide businesses to other government programs; this program itself provides no direct funding - Availability: Subject to advisor availability in NWT region - Outcome Focus: Connection to appropriate innovation funding streams rather than direct financial support