Manitoba launches new PR program for international Entrepreneurs

In Pinawa, international entrepreneurs are now more likely than ever to start new businesses through the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP), a collaboration between the local government district and the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program. Their joint efforts led to the creation of the Pinawa International Entrepreneurship Program.

The program was originally scheduled to start in August 2020, but was suspended due to COVID. However, now this program is live as of October 6, 2022. This new program is part of the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program Business Investor Stream. The best part about this program is that it requires low investment, has faster processing, allows for exploratory visits, and does not require any draw.

The program promotes, attracts, and analyzes foreign entrepreneurs who want to start or expand their business in Pinawa. The Pinawa International Entrepreneurship Program allows entrepreneurs to move to Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada, settle, create, and invest in a business.

Eligibility requirements-

The following requirements must be met to qualify for MPNP’s Business Investor Stream:
• Have a business background and be an international entrepreneur
• Have strong business ideas and plan to establish your business in Pinawa
• Ensure that you have a network of specialized support for your business development and to connect you with resources that will help you.

A brief overview of the process

The Pinawa International Business Committee will invite you for an exploratory visit if you are selected as a successful candidate. Local Government District of Pinawa will provide you with a letter of support as a successful candidate.

Then, the Pinawa International Entrepreneurship Program will help you via the MPNP business process. You will receive support from a variety of community organizations and groups as part of this program. The following are among them:

• Entrepreneurship essentials
• Business networking
• Community engagement
• Business training and workshops
• Accommodation assistance
• Business set up support
• Market intelligence
• Business advisory
• Grant application support
• Legal Information and Advice
• Connections to investors, customers and partners
• Access to the ACE Project Space and Fabrication Lab
• Business coaching & mentoring from our advisors and mentors
• Investor Intelligence
• Investor networking opportunities

If you meet the above criteria, you can apply by contacting the Senior Economic Development Officer