Founder, Aiionwatha
Steven Germain Gros-Louis
I help Indigenous communities and bold SMBs turn ideas into funded, measurable impact—balancing strategic planning, cultural respect, and execution.
Guiding Indigenous leaders and SMB founders through funding and governance.
Structured or optimized across social, cultural, and tech sectors.
Every mandate respects your governance, language, and long-term vision.
Why Aiionwatha exists
Many founders and community leaders handle complex grant processes alone. Aiionwatha offers an ally who understands Indigenous realities, government expectations, and the operational pressure that fast-growing teams face.
My background spans economic development agencies, advisory firms, and grassroots projects. This hybrid experience helps you navigate funding timelines, stakeholder governance, and the cultural dimensions that make your initiative unique.
What you can expect from me
Strategic clarity
Set measurable impact goals, partnership roadmaps, and KPIs before writing a single deliverable.
Collaborative process
Embed your internal teams, transfer templates, and leave you autonomous for future rounds.
Compliance mindset
Keep every dossier aligned with funding criteria, ESG expectations, and Law 25 requirements.
Background
Who is Steven Germain Gros-Louis?
Indigenous management consultant with 15+ years bridging governments, private sector, and First Nations. Led a $1.1B funding reform for Indigenous schools in Québec, advised SMEs/NGOs on ESG and grants, and negotiated conservation agreements recognized by Fisheries & Oceans Canada.
As founder of Aiionwatha, he links governance, funding, and digital delivery for cultural, economic, and tourism initiatives. Fluent FR/EN (advanced ES), focused on respectful partnerships with First Nations.
Qualifications & recognition
- B.A. Industrial Relations & Economics — McGill
- CRIA (ORHRI) • Compensation/Benefits Certificate (Canada School of Public Service)
- ASP “Starting a Business” (Fierbourg)
- Ministerial Letter of Excellence (Fisheries & Oceans Canada)
- Start-up Weekend 3rd prize; works in FR/EN/ES
Focus: funding strategy, government relations, ESG, governance, cultural tourism, data & security.
Let’s build together
Ready to unlock your next project?
Whether you are validating an idea or finalizing a dossier, I can help you structure the path forward and keep every stakeholder aligned.