Apply for the Entrepreneurship Fund

Before submitting your application, read the eligibility and application criteria carefully. Incomplete applications or applications not meeting the criteria will not be taken into consideration.

Submit your application

The application consists of the following documents:

• A free-format document including 1) the background overview of the submitter, with contact information; 2) the proposed product or service and its value proposition; and 3) the grant request and accompanying 6-12 month budget. Please see the application criteria for the full details on each.
• Résumé of the applicant 
• A pitch deck outlining the company description, the problem and market potential, product/service description, marketing strategy, and financial projections. Click here to download a pitch deck template that you can use. Note that many of the slides may not be required, but it gives a solid example from which to work.
• Appendix (if necessary) for any additional documents or data to support your application.

Please submit all documents in PDF format to entrepreneurship@uarctic.org. 

The deadline for applications is October 27, 2023. Applications arriving past the deadline will not be taken into consideration. 

If you have any questions about the Fund or the application, please contact us at entrepreneurship@uarctic.org. 

Timeline

May 25, 2023 - Call for applications opens

Oct 27, 2023 - Call for applications closes

November 2023 - Applications reviewed 

Dec 15, 2023 - Applicants informed of the results