däna Näye Ventures Business Loans and Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Micro Loan
däna Näye Ventures provides business loans and Indigenous Women Entrepreneur microloans to entrepreneurs and businesses across Yukon and northern British Columbia.
About this program
däna Näye Ventures is a Yukon-based, First Nation-controlled institution that provides business development and financial services to people throughout Yukon and in northern British Columbia communities. Its services include business financing and specialized products such as the Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Micro Loan, which has supported Indigenous businesswomen to start or grow businesses. DNV works with entrepreneurs and small businesses that need flexible developmental financing, counselling, and business planning support.
Eligibility
Entrepreneurs and small businesses in Yukon, including Indigenous women entrepreneurs for the dedicated microloan stream, may apply for business financing and development support through däna Näye Ventures.
Requirements
- Applicant must be located in Yukon or an eligible northern British Columbia community served by däna Näye Ventures.
- Loan proceeds must support eligible business startup, growth, working capital, equipment, or related business needs.
- Indigenous Women Entrepreneur Micro Loan applicants must meet program identity and ownership requirements for that stream.