Inaugural cohort of Indigenous entrepreneurs driving innovation at RRC Polytech’s business incubator, Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah – Education News Canada
October 6, 2025
Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah (Mittohnee)’s mission to bring more, local, Indigenous business ideas to life has begun with the launch of its inaugural four-month entrepreneurship program and celebration of its first ever cohort of determined entrepreneurs.
Mittohnee is RRC Polytech’s business accelerator and incubator initiative – created by and for Indigenous entrepreneurs – to help aspiring and established business leaders build the necessary networks and access the support and training required for increasing the success of any new or existing venture.
“By creating access, breaking down barriers, and ensuring Indigenous entrepreneurs have the tools to succeed here in Manitoba, Mittohnee Pogo’ohtah is opening new economic doors,” says Jamie Wilson, VP, Indigenous Strategy, Research and Business Development at RRC Polytech. “Whether it’s progressing a student’s idea from concept to reality or supporting an established Indigenous entrepreneur and/or band-operated business to pivot, scale up, or explore new partnerships, Mittohnee will transform experiential learning, innovation, and entrepreneurship into real business opportunities for Indigenous communities.”
