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2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program
Supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship across Canada
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is a Government of Canada initiative backed by $25 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship across Canada through the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce. It funds business scale-up, ecosystem projects that build business planning skills and access to tools and learning resources, and research that clarifies the challenges these entrepreneurs face.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing a national mentorship program.
- Improving access to corporate procurement opportunities.
- Helping 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and businesses become export ready.
- Developing business planning skills and accessing entrepreneurial tools and learning resources.
- Researching and collecting data to better understand the entrepreneurship landscape and the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit business-support organizations.
- One or more knowledge organizations selected through a call for applications process run by the CQCC.
Additional information
- The program has three components: Business Scale-Up, Ecosystem Fund, and Knowledge Hub.
- The Government of Canada co-developed the program structure with organizations across the 2SLGBTQI+ ecosystem.
- The program is administered by the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce (CQCC).
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program Program
What is the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program?
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is a Government of Canada initiative backed by $25 million to support 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurship across Canada through the Canadian Queer Chamber of Commerce. It funds business scale-up, ecosystem projects that build business planning skills and access to tools and learning resources, and research that clarifies the challenges these entrepreneurs face.
Who is eligible for the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program program?
To be eligible for the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program program, you must:
The Ecosystem Fund is for not-for-profit business-support organizations.
The Knowledge Hub is led by one or more knowledge organizations selected through a call for applications process run by the CQCC.
What expenses are eligible under 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program?
Implementing a national mentorship program.
Improving access to corporate procurement opportunities.
Helping 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs and businesses become export ready.
Developing business planning skills and accessing entrepreneurial tools and learning resources.
Researching and collecting data to better understand the entrepreneurship landscape and the challenges faced by 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs.
Who can I contact for more information about the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program available?
The 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program program is available across Canada.
Is the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the 2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program?
2SLGBTQI+ Entrepreneurship Program is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Canadian LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)