Business Pathways

Agricultural programs and services

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) programs and services support innovation, risk management, trade and market development.

AAFC Indigenous Pathfinder Service

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is offering the Indigenous Pathfinder service - a one-stop shop for advice and referral to help navigate the relevant information, tools and support available to start or expand activities in the agriculture and agri-food sector.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgPal program and service finder

Business Benefits Finder

The Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder is a searchable online tool to help you find the right programs and services, whether you are starting out or scaling up.

BDC Business loans

BDC offers flexible, innovative term loan solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises in various life cycles of their entrepreneurial journey.

Canada Business Network business grants and financing

The Canada business grants and financing page provides information on grants, loans, private and public sector financing.

Canada Business Network R & D and Innovation funding

Funding, collaboration, commercialization and licensing resources to help fuel innovation.

Community Futures Indigenous Business Development Services

The Indigenous Business Development Services Program offers services to Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Community Futures Manitoba

Community Futures organizations provide loans, advice, and support to rural business owners. We work with entrepreneurs in all stages of their businesses. There are 16 offices located in rural Manitoba.

Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources
Programs and Incentives

Manitoba Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources offers several programs and incentives targeted for both individuals and the business community. Our goal is to encourage and facilitate entrepreneurial and employment opportunities within the province through the establishment of new businesses or the expansion/retention of existing Manitoba businesses.

Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) offers business services to people with disabilities or health conditions interested in starting a business in rural Manitoba.

FCC Food and Beverage Financing

FCC provides business loans and support services to the food industry

FCC Indigenous Agriculture and Food Support

FCC provides financing and resources to indigenous entrepreneurs.

FCC Women Entrepreneur Loan

If you're a woman involved in agriculture and/or food, the Women Entrepreneur Loan can help you take the next step in starting or growing your business.

FCC Young Entrepreneur Loan

If you are under the age of 40 and you have a good business plan, you can start or expand your business with the Young Entrepreneur Loan. Purchase shares in, buy, or improve an agricultural or food-related business, and take your dream business to the next level.

First Peoples Economic Growth Fund Financing Programs (FPEGF)

FPEGF provides financing to support First Nations business proposals that are economically viable.

Futurpreneur Financial Programs

Futurpreneur offers financing and mentoring to individuals aged 18 to39 who are ready to launch a business.

Louis Riel Capital Corporation (LRCC) Loan and Grant Program

LRCC provides a business grant and loan program to finance the start-up, acquisition and/or expansion of a Metis-owned small business in Manitoba.

LRCC Metis Entrepreneurship Initiative

LRCC provides financial and training supports to young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 29.

LRCC Metis Women Entrepreneurship Program

LRCC provides commercial financing to help Metis women start or expand businesses in Manitoba.

Manitoba Chambers of Commerce Programs and Initiatives

The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce designs and delivers strategic initiatives and innovative resources in support of sustainable economic development and our community's future.

Manitoba's Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership - Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems

The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems program supports projects and activities that increase food security and food sovereignty, support the revitalization of traditional food systems, training, skill and resource development, climate change adaptation, and/or increases Indigenous participation within Manitoba's agriculture and agri-food sector.

North Forge Angel Network

North Forge connects clients in their Founders program to an angel network to help them to raise capital.

North Forge Founders Pathfinder Program

Providing science-based, technology-enabled, or advanced manufacturing start-ups foundational business training, access to experts and mentors, networking and pathfinding to growth capital.

SEED Winnipeg

Supporting Employment & Economic Development (SEED) has a mission to build strong communities and increase opportunities for people through financial empowerment programs and services.

We MB (Manitoba Women's Enterprise Centre) financing programs

We MB provides loans for start-up, expansion and the purchase of an existing business.

World Trade Centre Winnipeg (WTCW)

The WTC Winnipeg serves as an information portal for Manitoba entrepreneurs, providing them with training, tools and a network of contacts essential to compete locally, nationally and internationally.