SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Non-repayable funding for NWT businesses to attend trade shows, conferences, and seminars. Up to $4,000/trip, $8,000/year per business (2 residents max). Covers registration, airfare, accommodation. The most accessible SEED sub-program.
Eligibility Requirements
- NWT residents and NWT-registered businesses
- Trip costs must exceed $1,500/traveller
- Travel to conferences, trade shows, or seminars
- Eligible: registration, lowest airfare, standard accommodation
- Ineligible: per diems, salaries, already-incurred costs
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to $4,000 per trip; $8,000 per business per year
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Territorial
- Co-Funding
- Up to 70% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing (April 1 - March 31)
Program Scorecard
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How to Win
Insider tips, common pitfalls, and what successful applicants look like
Insider TipNever book travel before approval — pre-incurred costs ineligible. Contact your regional EDO first. Send 2 employees with separate applications to reach $8K annual max. EDOs: Beaufort-Delta 867-678-8023, North Slave 867-767-9212.
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Success Profile
NWT business owner attending a relevant trade show, conference, or industry event. Tourism operators, mining services, artisans, and tech startups are typical applicants.
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Evaluation Criteria
Eligibility check rather than competitive assessment: NWT resident or registered business; eligible event type (trade show/conference/seminar with business relevance); minimum trip cost >$1,500 per traveller; maximum not exceeded; application submitted before travel booked; regional budget available.
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Application Playbook
Step-by-step process, required documents, and expenses
Application Steps
Required Documents 6
Eligible Expenses 3
- Event registration fees (conference, trade show, or seminar)
- Lowest available economy airfare for event travel dates
- Standard hotel/accommodation for event duration
Ineligible Expenses 9
- Per diems, meals, and incidentals
- Salaries, wages, and honoraria of attendees
- Ground transportation at destination (taxis, rideshares, rental cars)
- Baggage fees
- Travel insurance
- Costs incurred before application approval
- Premium or business class airfare (economy only)
- Accommodation upgrades, resort fees, or luxury hotels
- Personal or tourist activities during the trip
Intake Periods
Rolling April 1–March 31. Apply as early in the fiscal year as possible — regional budgets may deplete in Q3/Q4. Applications for events months away can be submitted in advance.
Deadline Notes
Rolling intake April 1-March 31. Apply early — regional budgets may deplete. Contact regional EDO before committing to travel.
Open Application Portal →Ineligible Organizations
- Non-NWT residents or businesses not registered in the NWT
- Applicants whose trip cost does not exceed $1,500 per traveller
- Applicants who have already booked travel or incurred costs before applying
- Applicants who have already reached the $8,000 annual maximum for the current fiscal year
- Events with no clear relevance to the applicant's business development
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