Business & Economic Development

Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED) Policy

The Department of Industry, Tourism, and Investment (ITI) is focused on promoting economic diversification in the NWT while stimulating and supporting development opportunities in a communities.

The SEED Policy provides financial support for entrepreneurs looking to start a business or improve their capacity or skills as well as small communities seeking to expand their local economies.

Click here for a brochure outlining funding programs available under the SEED policy.

All NWT registered businesses are eligible for assistance under the Entrepreneur Support category. Applicants will be required to demonstrate need and financial sustainability. Equity requirements may be waived in the case of business relief.

To find out more about SEED and how the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment can help your business to grow, click here for contact information on your Regional Economic Development Officer.

For the SEED Policy click here.

For an electronic copy of the SEED Policy Application Form, click here.

Disclaimer: The SEED Policy Application Form is an application only and additional documentation may be required to assess eligibility. Completion of the application form does not guarantee funding for the proposed project. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the appropriate Regional Office of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment for assistance in regards to completing the application and accessing SEED Policy programs.

Pour obtenir une brochure du PAEDE, cliquez ici. Pour voir la version française du formulaire de demande au PAEDE, cliquez ici.