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BRIDGE Program
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 28, 2026
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
BRIDGE supports women entrepreneurs in Alberta with business advisory services and financial support of up to $5,000. It helps participants build strategy, strengthen leadership, and grow from early-stage operations to a more established business.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 28, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business development for women-led small businesses.
- Training, coaching, and strategic business planning.
- Support to move from early-stage operations to growth-ready operations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women entrepreneurs.
- Small business owners.
- Businesses operating in Alberta.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Additional information
- The program is administered by Alberta Women Entrepreneurs.
- It is a pilot program supported by the governments of Canada and Alberta.
- Participants can access AWE’s learning platform.
- Applications were scheduled to open on April 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BRIDGE Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the BRIDGE Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the BRIDGE Program?
BRIDGE supports women entrepreneurs in Alberta with business advisory services and financial support of up to $5,000. It helps participants build strategy, strengthen leadership, and grow from early-stage operations to a more established business.
How much funding can be received?
BRIDGE Program Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BRIDGE Program program?
To be eligible for the BRIDGE Program program, you must:
Women entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Business operating in Alberta.
Operating for one to five years.
What expenses are eligible under BRIDGE Program?
Business development for women-led small businesses.
Training, coaching, and strategic business planning.
Support to move from early-stage operations to growth-ready operations.
Who can I contact for more information about the BRIDGE Program?
You can contact Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE).
Where is the BRIDGE Program available?
The BRIDGE Program program is available the province of Alberta.
Who are the financial supporters of the BRIDGE Program?
BRIDGE Program is funded by Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), Government of Alberta