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Pow Wow Pitch · Canada

Pow Wow Pitch competition

Awaiting next round

A pitch competition with cash prizes and coaching for early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs in any industry.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Cash prizes for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Listed deadline
Last round closed Jun 1, 2026; next round not announced
Who can apply
Businesses. Only for First Nations, Métis and Inuit applicants.
Where
Anywhere in Canada
Good for
Business and jobs
Pays for
Starting or growing a business

Who it's intended for

Details
Early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs in any industry

Source checked against the funder's website on November 9, 2026. powwowpitch.org could not be fetched (permission request timed out). Used ucn.ca award listing and search snippets (fundsforngos): 2026 deadline was Jun 1, 2026, prizes $500 to $25,000, open to Indigenous entrepreneurs across Turtle Island. Amount and region not changed since not confirmed on funder Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs in any industry
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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