Starting & Funding a Business in Nunavut – Directory of Resources & Support
Thinking about starting a business in Nunavut?
This page brings together key resources to help you explore business ideas, understand the steps to get started, and find funding support from public, non-profit, and private sector organizations.
Use this hub as your starting point for launching and growing a business in Nunavut!
Business Ideas for Nunavut Entrepreneurs
Explore business ideas that match Nunavut’s economy, industries, and market trends. These resources can help you identify opportunities and choose a business that fits your goals and the local demand.
Starting a Business in Nunavut
Learn the key steps to starting a business in Nunavut, from planning and structuring your company to handling legal and financial basics. These guides walk you through what to expect.
- Nunavut Small Business Guide
- How to Start a Business in Nunavut
- How to Register a Business in Nunavut
- How to Start a Sole Proprietorship in Nunavut
- How to Incorporate in Nunavut
Business Funding in Nunavut
Discover the types of funding available to entrepreneurs in Nunavut, including grants, loans, tax credits, and investment opportunities.
Each category below links to a guide that explains where to find support and how to apply:
Grants
Find non-repayable funding options available to startups and small businesses in Nunavut in our guide to Nunavut business grants.
Government Loans
Loan programs supported or delivered by the government often offer lower interest rates and/or flexible terms for small businesses. Explore our guide to Canadian government business loans.
Wage Subsidies
Reduce your hiring costs in Nunavut through government-supported subsidy programs. We have a guide to wage subsidies in Canada supported by the federal and provincial/territorial governments.
Tax Credits
Tax credits can lower your tax burden based on your business activities. Check out the current federal and provincial business tax credits in Canada.
Equity Investments
Many startups and high-growth businesses can obtain equity financing from incubators and accelerators in Canada, private investors, or government equity investment programs. Learn more about equity financing in Canada.
Business Funding Organizations in Nunavut
Browse organizations across the public, non-profit, and private sectors that provide business funding in Nunavut. These links connect you directly to their funding programs and services.
(For a complete guide to the types of funding available to entrepreneurs, read our Canada Business Funding guide.)
Public Sector Funding Organizations in Nunavut
Federal Government Funding Organizations
Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)
Business Development Corporations
- Kitikmeot Community Futures Incorporation, Cambridge Bay
- Baffin Business Development Corporation, Iqaluit
- Kivalliq Business Development Centre, Rankin Inlet
Territorial Government Funding Organizations
Territorial Government Ministries
Territorial Government Crown Corporations
- Nunavut Housing Corporation (NHC)
- Nunavut Development Corporation (NDC)
- Travel Nunavut
- Atuqtuarvik Corporation
Territorial Business Development Organizations
Sector-Specific Organization
Municipal Government Funding Organizations
Municipal Economic Development Offices
Non-Profit Sector Funding Organizations in Nunavut
Chambers of Commerce
- Iqaluit Chamber of Commerce
- Kivalliq Chamber of Commerce
- Kitikmeot Chamber of Commerce
- Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce
Cooperative Non-Profits
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