Economic Development Winnipeg / YES! Winnipeg
Municipal economic development agency supporting Winnipeg business attraction, expansion, and startup growth through advisory services and incentives.
About this program
Economic Development Winnipeg (EDW) is the City of Winnipeg's economic development agency, supporting business attraction, retention, and expansion in the Winnipeg region. Through its YES! Winnipeg program (business attraction and expansion) and other initiatives, EDW provides confidential consulting, site selection support, workforce data and intelligence, expansion advisory, and referrals to provincial and federal funding programs. EDW does not typically provide direct grants but plays a critical role connecting Winnipeg businesses with MIOP, Innovate Manitoba programs, PrairiesCan, BDC, and other funding sources. EDW also operates sector-specific initiatives in technology, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and creative industries.
Eligibility
Businesses operating in or considering relocation/expansion to Winnipeg and surrounding region; Winnipeg-based startups and growth-stage companies; sector specialists available for technology, manufacturing, life sciences, and creative industries.
Requirements
- Winnipeg-region business operation or expansion plan
- Initial consultation with EDW
- Business plan or expansion proposal