Joint Economic Development Initiative

JEDI is requesting proposals from qualified and experienced proponents on the development, facilitation, and coordination of JEDI’s hybrid (virtual/in-class) delivery Indigenous Business Incubator program intended for youth ages 18 to 39.

JEDI seeks to open doors for Indigenous peoples in New Brunswick to access career and business opportunities. The JEDI Indigenous Business Incubator Program connects Indigenous youth entrepreneurs with the skills and resources required to advance towards market readiness.

The Business Incubator is a 12-week hybrid virtual/in-class instruction program, followed by a 10-week Aftercare program, designed for a maximum of 10 participants. Targeted business sectors for this project include, but are not limited to: Arts, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy/Natural Resources, Tourism, and Agriculture.

Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. AST on July 17, 2026
For the full RFP, please visit: https://jedinb.ca/rfp
Consultants requiring further information about the project should contact Laura Englehart at
[email protected]