Alberta Indian Investment Corporation
Get the capital to launch or expand your Alberta business with AIIC loans up to 5 years. This is a repayable loan with competitive interest, so you must repay the principal plus interest. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026.
How we verify funding records →
“The proceeds of the loan applied for will be used for business purposes and not for personal, family or household purposes.”
Before you spend a dollar
Confirm disbursement timing on the official page as specific payment mechanics are not stated.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You are a Status Indian who has lived in Alberta for at least one year.
- You own at least 51% of your business shares and are actively managing it.
- You need capital for equipment, working capital, or expansion and have a solid business plan.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are not a Status Indian or do not meet the 51% ownership and management requirement.
- Your business is in farming, ranching, agriculture, or involves investment properties.
- You are seeking funding for personal housing, consumer loans, or feasibility studies.
How much you'd realistically get
Variable; no specific dollar amount or maximum loan limit is published.
What may be supported
- Setting up a new business
- Expanding an existing business
- Purchasing equipment
- Working capital needs
- Acquiring a business
What's excluded or restricted
- Personal, housing or consumer loans
- Farming, ranching or other agricultural ventures
- Feasibility studies
- Investment properties
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must prepare a detailed business plan, secure collateral, and submit a formal credit application.
- 01Ensure you meet the Status Indian residency and ownership requirements.
- 02Prepare a business plan that demonstrates profitability.
- 03Secure your own equity contribution and identify collateral security.
- 04Download and complete the AIIC Application for Credit PDF.
- 05Submit the application and contact AIIC directly for next steps.
Who to ask: Phone: 780.470.3600; Toll Free: 1.888.308.6789; Fax: 780.470.3605; Email: info@aiicbusiness.org; Address: #103, 21553 Chief Lapotac Blvd, Enoch, Alberta
Documents commonly required
- Completed AIIC Application for Credit (PDF)
- Business plan showing profitability
- Proof of Status Indian status and Alberta residency
- Evidence of equity contribution and collateral security
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN builds your professional website and online store with the loan funds, giving your new or expanding business a credible digital storefront that attracts customers and drives sales.
- BBN sets up your Local SEO and Google Business Profile using the financing so nearby customers find you in local searches.
- BBN implements a modern POS system and digital booking tools with the loan capital, streamlining your operations and saving you time on manual tasks so you can focus on growth.
- BBN designs your signage and branding materials, coordinating with qualified partners for installation so your storefront looks professional and draws in foot traffic.
- BBN guides you through the AIIC loan application and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- This is a repayable loan with interest, not a grant; you must repay the principal plus interest.
- You must contribute your own equity and provide adequate collateral security.
- You need an acceptable credit rating and a business plan proving profitability.
- Specific interest rates and exact loan caps are not stated; confirm on the official page.
What are your odds?
Approval depends on your credit rating, collateral, and the profitability shown in your business plan.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to be a Status Indian to apply?
Yes, you must be a Status Indian who has resided in Alberta for at least one year.
What is the maximum loan amount?
The official program page does not state a specific maximum; confirm on the official page.
Can I use this loan for agricultural ventures?
No, farming, ranching, and other agricultural ventures are excluded.
Is the interest rate fixed or floating?
AIIC offers both fixed and floating interest rates; confirm the specific rate for your loan on the official page.
What you can combine it with
Check with AIIC if this loan can be combined with other funding sources.
Get alerted when this changes
Programs open and close, budgets run out, rules change. We send one short email when something changes that matters for this program.
Record last updated June 20, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.