This accelerator program helps Indigenous-owned Canadian businesses find opportunities in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. This region, home to many federally recognized Tribes, represents a valuable market for indigenous-to-indigenous business connections
Led by the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) in Seattle, the initiative will focus on business development in the following states:
- Washington
- Oregon
- Idaho
- Alaska
Attendees will include C-level executives from up to 12 startups which are:
- innovative
- venture-scale
- committed to strategic expansion in the region
Through a mix of online and in-person activities, the program helps Canadian Indigenous entrepreneurs:
- learn about the local markets
- build business skills
- connect with potential partners and buyers
Key activities include:
- A virtual accelerator program focused on sectors like:
- clean technology
- agriculture
- information and communications technologies (ICT)
- infrastructure
- professional services
- Webinars covering cross-border trade, logistics, and Indigenous business networks
- Business matchmaking with Tribal enterprises
- An invitation to participate in Canada’s business-to-business (B2B) programming for the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2026. RES is a major Indigenous business event held in Las Vegas from March 23 to 26, 2026.
Through its regional offices, the TCS is recruiting Indigenous businesses from across Canada and providing tailored support throughout the program. The goal is to help participants:
- grow their businesses
- build lasting partnerships
- succeed in international markets
To express your interest in participating or for questions regarding the accelerator program, please contact Pierre Chalifour.