Indigenous economic contributions to the Canadian economy are significant and integral to Canadian development. Many Indigenous youths today recognize the potential of entrepreneurship to increase their financial independence and community upliftment. Each Indigenous entrepreneur contributed to the community’s growth and economic reconciliation by making their ambitions and passions a reality.
The CandianSME Awards honor Indigenous youth’s unwavering determination to transform their entrepreneurial zeal into reality and their profound sense of giving back to raise the community toward independence and encourage them to flourish with confidence and strength.
Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year 2022
Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are the future who will make significant contributions to our country’s economic reconciliation process. They demonstrate innovation by finding new and imaginative methods to solve problems, as well as a high level of social savvy. The Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year nominees, aged 30 and under, will illustrate how they have used their skills to develop a successful, sustainable, and flourishing firm that is rare for their age. The Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year encourages business owners everywhere with their opportunity-grabbing vigor, creative responses, and zeal for innovation and growth.
Futurpreneur
Futurpreneur has been supporting thousands of successful young entrepreneurs for 26 years. Their programs provide finance, coaching, and business support at all stages of development. Futurpreneur has been fueling the entrepreneurial desires of Canada’s young enterprises and is the only national non-profit organization that provides aspiring business owners with finance, coaching, and support resources.
Futurpreneur is a globally recognized mentorship organization that pairs young entrepreneurs with a business expert from a network of over 2,400 volunteer mentors. They are on a mission to provide early-stage financing, mentorship, and other tools to enable aspiring entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 39 to create successful enterprises that contribute to long-term economic development in their communities and across Canada.
Why and Where to Apply
The CanadianSME Young Indigenous Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors young Indigenous entrepreneurs’ hard work and perseverance in making their ambitions and initiatives a reality. Having your company’s strategies and management recognized at an early age can help Indigenous entrepreneurs represent their community at the forefront of experienced names in the business industry. An award will also provide Indigenous entrepreneurs with new industry opportunities, connections among peers, and visibility among potential customers. To make your presence felt in the entrepreneurial world and get recognized for your work, fill out the registration to sign up for the event.
