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.
This program can help connect you with the information and contacts you need to build your business.
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.
how the sector functions, how it is regulated, and the benefits resulting from resource exploration and development.
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).
A program to fund business in sectors identified as important for tourism, sustainability, import replacement, and E-commerce.
Financial support to applicants to start businesses, improve their capacity or skills and help communities expand their economy.
One-time support funding to businesses and communities impacted by the cancellation of the 2024 summer summer resupply barges.