Strengthening Indigenous Innovation
A free, virtual opportunity for Indigenous entrepreneurs who use technology to develop or improve a product, service, or process. Supported by the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), Catalyste+ provides business advisory services to strengthen Indigenous companies.
Contact Catalyste+
Connect with our Program Team to learn more about this no-cost business service. We want to understand your goals, challenges, and hopes for your business to ensure our services provide the support you want.
Grow your business
Strengthen your community
Lead through innovation
What’s Included
- Three months of free one-on-one mentorship with an experienced advisor
- Customized support to strengthen the business and your skills
- Practical learning opportunities via coaching sessions
- New connections to broaden your network
- Resources and tools to take your ideas to market
- Connection to NRC-IRAP for ongoing support
Eligible Clients
- Indigenous-owned or led businesses
- Must be incorporated and for-profit
- Have 500 or fewer employees
- Use technology to develop or improve products, services, or processes
- Located in Canada
Available Support
Prioritizing Indigenous ways of knowing and doing, we offer tailored support to help your business thrive. Catalyste+ Advisors are senior-level experts who offer support in many areas, including, but not limited to: Goal Setting, Proposal Support, Cash Flow Management, Marketing, Market Analysis, E-Commerce, Project Planning, Investor Readiness, and Policy Writing.
