Women Entrepreneurs Partners

Programs and organizations to help your business excel

Paving the way towards a more prosperous, greener, and inclusive Canada for all.

Supporting start-up or small businesses

Audace au féminin

Solutions to fight systemic racism and the invisibility of Black Women in an inclusive and egalitarian approach: mentorship, networking, training and financing referrals

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EVOL

Financing and guidance for inclusive businesses

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Futurpreneur

Financing, mentoring and support tools for entrepreneurs under 40

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Groupe 3737

Coaching and tools for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) businesses

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Startup Canada

A network of entrepreneurs who support and encourage small businesses

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Startup Montreal

A key player in Montreal’s start-up ecosystem

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Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC)

Skill development, financing and trade opportunities

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Investing in your business growth

BDC’s Thrive Venture Fund and Lab for Women

500 million envelop to help Canadian women-owned businesses get access to capital

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BKR Capital

Funding for innovative companies led by Black teams

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Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)

Indigenous and non-Indigenous business and community bridge-building

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Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE Coalition)

Resources and information for Canada’s Black community

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Futurpreneur

Financing, mentoring and tools to help entrepreneurs under 40

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Invest Ottawa

Resources and support to build, launch, grow and scale businesses

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National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA)

Funding for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit entrepreneurs

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Women Presidents Organization

Directed exchanges between a dynamic and diverse collective of women entrepreneurs from around the world, aiming to make a major game-changing contribution

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Guiding your expansion into new markets

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) – Cheffes de file’s initiative

A unique initiative aimed at propelling the growth of women-owned businesses

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CanExport Community Investments

Annual funding to help Canadian communities and non-profit organizations

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Export Development Canada (EDC)*

Connections to Canadian companies, employees and partners in the export industry

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EDC’s Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)

Direct mentorship, coaching for companies and support to expand your global reach

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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)

International trade through managing consular relations and humanitarian efforts

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Trade Commissionner Service (TCS)

Funding, trade missions, export training and market knowledge for entrepreneurs

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Helping you grow via supplier diversity programs

Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)

Chamber of commerce supporting 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated businesses

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Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC)

Procurement opportunities with companies and governments

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Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC)

Canada's first chamber of commerce for women business owners

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EY Entrepreneurs Access Network

Business accelerator program helping Black and Indigenous leaders bridge the disparity gap and soar to new heights

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Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC)

Diverse Supplier Certification and ongoing educational and mentoring programs for veterans and persons with disabilities

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Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)*

Networking, professional and personal development to drive women-owned businesses growth

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WEConnect International in Canada

Certification for firms outside the U.S. that are led by women and connects them to corporate buyers

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Women Business Enterprises Canada (WBE Canada)

Certification for Canadian firms that are led by women and connects them to corporations

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*Web site in French only

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