Entrepreneurial spotlight finds IndigiHub
The list of accolades keeps getting longer for the Winnipeg-based founder of IndigiHub, an online resource for Indigenous entrepreneurs. In February, Zachary Flett was named one of three finalists for […]
The Winnipeg-based founder of IndigiHub, Zachary Flett, has been receiving accolades for his online resource catering to Indigenous entrepreneurs. In February, Flett was among three finalists for the Indigenous Innovation Award at North Forge’s DARE Innovation Awards. Later in May, he received the Community Impact Award at the Manitoba Tech Awards.
More recently, Flett was chosen as one of five finalists in the Indigenous division of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, a nationwide competition with over 650 nominees across 10 categories. While Flett acknowledges the recognition, he emphasizes the importance of putting the focus on IndigiHub rather than himself. He launched the platform in August 2025, aiming to connect Indigenous entrepreneurs to funding and mentorship opportunities through filtering by province, business stage, and funding type.
Fitted with free tools like an invoice generator, IndigiHub has seen its list of funding opportunities expand from 30 to more than 135 in under a year, and its user base growing to 6,500 monthly visitors from across Canada. The platform enjoys sponsorships from organizations like Teqare, Manitoba Innovates, and Futurpreneur, keeping it free for users.
IndigiHub’s growth comes as Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada is on the rise, with Manitoba alone receiving 335 inquiries from aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs, mostly in early stages, according to Noah Wilson, senior business development manager for Indigenous programs at Futurpreneur. Flett's efforts have expanded beyond the website, organizing Neechie Nights, a community event for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Winnipeg.
Looking ahead, Flett intends to keep improving IndigiHub based on user needs, striving to help Indigenous business owners chase their dreams.
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