Black ambition. Island possibility.
Prince Edward Island, CanadaBuild afuture that’syours.
Your ambition deserves a way forward. Find the mentorship, practical tools, and connections to start, grow, or own a business on PEI.
Ambition belongs here
Your vision.
Our backing.
You don’t have to build it alone.
We bring the people, preparation, and opportunities together. You bring the ambition to make them your own.
Your vision. Your goals.
Your own way forward.
Someone to work through the next decision with. Regular mentorship and expert clinics in legal, accounting, and digital operations.
People in your cornerEvery stageAn idea, a start, or your next chapter.
Across PEICharlottetown to rural Island communities.
All immigration statusesA place to start, wherever you’re from.
Find your starting point
Different stages.
The same ambition.
An idea on a page. Your first customer. A bigger opportunity. There’s a program for what comes next.
6 to 8 weeks
From interest to evidence
Aspiring and idea-stage founders who want to test before they build.
Discover ExploreNot sure where you fit? That’s what Navigate is for.
Let’s find your next stepBuilt around you
More than advice.
A way forward.
Practical support, real connections, and people in your corner. The right resources at the right stage.
A guided pathway
Five stages from first idea to owning a mature business. You always know what's next.
Structured mentorship
Regular mentorship plus expert clinics in legal, accounting, and digital operations.
Capital readiness
Get credit-ready and financing-ready, with partner financing when you're ready for it.
Market access
Win customers, navigate procurement, and reach markets beyond the Island.
Talent and tools
Student and research placements, plus practical training on AI and digital tools.
One front door
One place to start. No piecing together fragmented programs on your own.
Black entrepreneurship in PEI
A business of your own.An impact beyond you.
Your ambition belongs
in PEI’s future.
Build a livelihood on your terms, with the people, guidance, and connections to help you move forward.
Find your starting pointA connected community of support
Do I need to already have a business idea?
No. Explore exists specifically for people still shaping an idea who want to test it before committing real time or money.
Is there a cost to take part?
Coaching, mentorship, and cohort programming carry no fee. Some later opportunities, like matched financing, an acquisition, or a student placement, may involve a contribution or ordinary business costs from you as you grow. Nothing like that happens without a clear conversation first.
Do I need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?
No. The program is open no matter your immigration or residency status.
I already own a business. Is this still for me?
Yes. Grow is built for revenue-generating businesses ready to scale, hire, export, or win larger contracts.
Can I join if I want to buy a business instead of starting one?
Yes. Acquire is built for exactly that, with training in valuation, deal structuring, and acquisition financing.
Where in PEI is this available?
Across the Island: Charlottetown, Summerside, Montague, and rural communities, with hybrid and virtual options.
What happens after I apply?
A short intake conversation about your goals, stage, and needs. From there we match you to the tier and supports that fit.
Your next chapter
Your next move.
Make it yours.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. Pick a starting point, tell us a little about yourself, and let’s take it from there.
What’s your next move?
Your starting point: Navigate
We’ll confirm the right fit in your intake conversation.