Welcome to the Indigenous Innovation Initiative

Waaciye, Ahniin, Haawa, Tansi, Tawnshi, She:kon, Kwei, Kwe’, Atelihai, Ainngai, Edlanet’e Oki, Bonjour, Hello!

Our goal is to empower First Nation, Inuit and Métis innovators and communities to identify and solve their own challenges, transform lives and drive inclusive growth, wellbeing and cultural revitalization through innovation.

Our vision is to improve all life through Indigenous innovation.

We support innovative and scalable Indigenous-led ideas for impact, investing in communities to solve complex health, social and economic challenges. Indigenous innovation is a new idea, program, product or service, or the clever modification of a current program, product or service, that is either designed, developed or invented, in whole or in part, by or for Indigenous Peoples and their communities. 

Our work is deeply rooted in First Nation, Inuit and Métis values, principles, and ways of knowing and being. These elements inform our policies, procedures, and how we collect and use Indigenous Knowledges and data for meaningful impact.

Meet the innovators

Meet the innovative First Nation, Inuit and Metis businesses and social enterprises from across Canada’s urban, rural, remote and Northern communities.

Our Round 2 funding call includes innovators whose solutions address land story, food sovereignty (agriculture), wellness and tech.

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