APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Celebrating Excellence inIndigenous Entrepreneurship DEADLINE JUNE 5, 2024 2024 Awards Application Form Step 1 of 6 16% We encourage you to complete the application form below with as much detail as possible to give the judges a clear understanding of your entrepreneurial journey, your accomplishments, and your vision for the future. Please note that the deadline for submission is June 5, 2024. If you have any questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@powwowpitch.org, and we will be happy to assist you.Entrepreneur ProfilePlease provide the following information we require to administer your application.Name(Required) First Last Business Email Address(Required) Mobile Number(Required)Address(Required)Applicants must reside in Canada or the United States of America. 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Please select the Indigenous group you belong to. First Nations Inuit Métis Native American Alaskan Native Native Hawaiian Māori Pasifika Indigenous AncestryDo you belong to or live in an Indigenous community?(Required) Yes NoIf Yes, please describe.Inclusive business support: My Company is majority owned (50% or more) by person(s) who identify as (select all that apply) Women Indigenous 2SLGBTQI+ Black Other Racialized Communities Persons with a DisabilityDefinitions: 2SLGBTQI+: Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer (or Questioning), Intersex, Asexual. The placement of Two Spirit (2S) first is to recognize that Indigenous people are the first peoples of this land and their understanding of gender and sexuality precedes colonization. The ‘+’ is for all the new and growing ways we become aware of sexual orientations and gender diversity Indigenous: First Nations, Inuit or Metis Other racialized communities: East Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, South Asian, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Mixed race Persons with disabilities: Persons with any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society Organization ProfilePlease provide the following information we require to understand your business or organization.Legal Name of Business / Organization Name(Required)Please tell us about your organization (50 words or less).(Required)This description may be shared publicly.In what year did you establish your organization?(Required)You must have been operating your business for at least three years.In what industry do you operate?(Required)How many employees do you have, including yourself?(Required)What is your export status?(Required) Sell goods or services in Canada only Sell goods or services to Canadian companies who then sell outside of Canada Sell goods or services or make investments outside of Canada Planning to sell goods or services outside of Canada in the next 2 years Planning to sell goods or services outside of Canada without a specific timeframeWhat are your Export Challenges?(Required) None / Not Applicable Accessing money in-market Accessing more money Accessing R&D capital Anti-corruption Being competitive Building commercialization structure Creating an international strategy Creating contracts Culture / Language differences Customs requirements Delivering your goods Economic insights Ensuring customers pay Exporting 101 Finding customers Finding local agents / Legal reps Finding skilled talent Finding suppliers / Partners Fluctuating currency Improving domestic growth Increasing time and resources Knowledge about markets Knowledge of financing requirements Maintaining cash flow Managing debt Managing market risks Managing rising business costs Managing supply chains Paying taxes Protecting my IP Setting up international operations Trade regulationsWhat are your Total Annual Sales?(Required)No current sales / start-upLess than $249,999$250,000 - $499,999$500,000-$999,999$1,000,000 - $9,999,999$10,000,000 - $49,999,999$50,000,000 - $299,999,999$300,000,000 and abovePrefer not to answerThis information will remain confidential and will support us in understanding the scale of your operation.Tell us about the product(s) or service(s) you offer.(Required) Communications ChannelsPlease share your website and social media handles so that we can explore and learn more about your business. Copy & paste in the entire URL link including https://Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter YouTube Other Application QuestionsMaximum 100 words per question. Responses may be used in profiling you and your organization.What motivated you to be an entrepreneur?(Required)What are some of the most significant achievements you are proud of?(Required)How have you impacted your community through your organization?(Required)How have you upheld Indigenous values within your organization?(Required) What has been your biggest learning through your entrepreneurial journey?(Required)What legacy do you want to leave behind?(Required)What is your biggest piece of advice for Indigenous entrepreneurs just starting up?(Required)Why would you like to win an Indigenous Entrepreneur Award?(Required) Bonus opportunities I would like to connect with Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.Privacy Requirements(Required) I understand that the information I submit as part of this registration form will be shared between Pow Wow Pitch and Export Development Canada (EDC) and processed according to the Pow Wow Pitch Privacy Policy and EDC Privacy Notice and EDC Business Diversity Notice. By completing the registration form, I also accept Pow Wow Pitch Terms of Use and EDC Terms of Use.CASL Requirements I consent to receiving e-newsletters and promotional messages from EDC on its products and services. I can withdraw my consent at any time by unsubscribing to any such message. Questions ? Contact EDC at 150 Slater Street, Ottawa ON K1A 1K3 or www.edc.ca
