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SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking

Government of the Northwest Territories — Industry, Tourism and Investment
Maximum Funding
Up to $4,000
Ongoing (April 1 - March 31)
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
70%
SEED NWT — Business Intelligence and Networking provides Up to $4,000 per trip; $8,000 per business per year. Non-repayable funding for NWT businesses to attend trade shows, conferences, and seminars. The program covers up to 70% of eligible costs. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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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
Provinces
Northwest Territories
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion Established

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Friendly

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

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Competition
Low
Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
Moderate
Accessibility
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Approval Rate
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Application Steps

1 Contact regional EDO before booking anything Confirm event eligibility and current regional budget availability. Regional EDOs: Beaufort-Delta 867-678-8023, North Slave 867-767-9212, South Slave 867-872-8046, Sahtu 867-587-7171, Dehcho 867-695-7500. Do not book any travel until you have confirmed approval.

Required Documents 6

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Eligible Expenses 3

Ineligible Expenses 9

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Compatible Programs

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Can sole proprietors apply?
Yes, if registered as an NWT business. Sole proprietors must have a business registration (e.g., business name) with the NWT government. Not eligible if operating under personal name only.
What's the typical award amount?
Most awards are $2,000-$4,000 per trip. The maximum per trip is $4,000, but actual amounts depend on eligible costs exceeding $1,500/traveller.
How long until I get paid after approval?
Reimbursement is processed within 30 days of submitting receipts and approval. Travel must be booked after approval to avoid delays.
Why do applications get rejected?
Common rejections: travel booked before approval, costs under $1,500/traveller, ineligible costs (per diems/salaries), or not NWT-registered.
Can I stack this with other grants?
Yes, stack with CanExport SMEs for international trade shows (CanExport covers export costs, SEED covers local networking). Also compatible with SEED NWT Entrepreneur Support Program.

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