Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) Request for Proposals
Request for Proposals
Indigenous Youth Business Incubator Program
The 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.
Project Description:
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.
The Aftercare program will be a collaborative delivery led by a third party service provider and JEDI with support from the proponent. In addition to an extensive curriculum and delivery plan, the proponent will be expected to describe in their proposal the support they will provide during the Aftercare program, to include identification of individual participant priority areas so that they are prepared for mentorship prior to the commencement of Aftercare.
Proposal Due Date:
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. AST on July 17, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Email proposals to: janis.flemming@jedinb.ca
Or mail proposals to:
Joint Economic Development Initiative
Attention: Janis Flemming
11-150 Cliffe Street
Fredericton NB E3A 0A1
Consultants requiring further information about the project should contact Laura Englehart at laura.englehart@jedinb.ca