Programs and Services
A multi-partner online service giving prospective business owners and entrepreneurs easy access to permit and licence information.
Giving preference to businesses owned and operated in the NWT on government contracts.
A program to offset costs of attending seminars and trade shows important to forwarding your business interests,
Information and support relating to co-operatives, their benefits, and starting them in the NWT.
Improving access and resources for local economic initiatives across the Northwest Territories.
Community-based economic initiatives delivered in each region by Community Futures Development Corporations.
A public, comprehensive database of government contracting to support accountability and transparency.
A network of experienced, knowledgeable staff to connect you to valuable information, contacts, and support to help you succeed.
Support for qualified applicants to start businesses, improve their capacity, and help communities expand their economy.
Targeted support and funding for micro businesses to help your project get off the ground; regardless of industry.
Program to increase local food production and availability of northern food products for northern consumers.
Incentives for local production and manufacturing of goods for the use of the GNWT under the Business Incentive Policy (BIP).
An investment in technology designed to reduce costs, increase productivity, and increase local employment.
Supporting immigration for the betterment of labour and business development in the NWT.
A program to fund business in sectors identified as important for tourism, sustainability, import replacement, and E-commerce.
Programs to help build and strengthen the NWT’s unique and creative arts and culture.