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CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick - NS - Canada

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

Last Update: July 22, 2025
NS, Canada
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Unspecified
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

If you are a woman entrepreneur in New Brunswick, you can offer and receive one-on-one help with business planning, obtaining financing, innovating, exporting and more.

Activities funded

This grant supports projects aimed at empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick through various initiatives. Eligible activities focus on consultation services, partnerships, entrepreneurship promotion, and cultural exchange programs.
  • Provision of Consultant Advisory Services to small and medium-sized businesses.
  • Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership to enhance participation among under-represented groups.
  • The W-Power initiative for promoting female entrepreneurship and sharing best practices.
  • International Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program to build lasting relationships with global entrepreneurs.
  • Virtual networking through Coffee Break and Mawiomi for collaboration and skill exchange.
  • Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig platform for Indigenous women to sell crafts online.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 5,000
Launch of a new export strategy for female entrepreneurs
$ 6,000
Implement W-Power program for women entrepreneurs
$ 5,000
Conduct a series of leadership training sessions for women entrepreneurs
$ 3,000
Establish a mentorship program under the Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership
$ 3,000
Host quarterly Coffee Break networking events for women entrepreneurs
$ 4,000
Support for indigenous women entrepreneurs through Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig

Eligibility

Eligibility for this grant is centered on specific segments of the business community and the type of support needed.
  • The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur or aspiring woman entrepreneur.
  • The business must be located in New Brunswick, Canada.
  • Eligible businesses can be at the start-up, growth, or expansion stages.
  • Special support is available for Indigenous women entrepreneurs.

Who is eligible?

Women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick can apply for programs and services provided by Women in Business New Brunswick, including Indigenous women and those in under-represented groups such as newcomers, women with disabilities, rural women, and those in non-traditional trades and STEM fields.

Eligible expenses

The Women in Business New Brunswick offers various programs and projects to support women entrepreneurs in their business endeavors. These activities primarily focus on advisory services, partnership building, entrepreneurship promotion, and facilitating international exchanges.
  • Consultant Advisory Services Program offering advisory support and group trainings for women-led businesses.
  • Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership to enhance women’s presence in under-represented entrepreneurial gaps.
  • W-Power for promoting entrepreneurship and sharing best business practices among women.
  • International Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program for creating business connections internationally.
  • Coffee Break & Mawiomi to connect women entrepreneurs virtually for knowledge exchange.
  • Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig, an online platform for Indigenous women to sell their crafts.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant mentioned does not specify particular eligible geographical areas for companies applying to it. Any specific location requirements are not detailed in the provided information.

Selection criteria

Women in Business New Brunswick offers various projects to support women entrepreneurs, including Consultant Advisory Services, Atlantic Canadian Women in Growth Partnership, W-Power, International Peer-to-Peer Exchange Program, Coffee Break & Mawiomi, and Nujintuisga’tijig E’pijig.
  • Quality of proposed project
  • Alignment with program objectives
  • Demonstrated need for support
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Feasibility and potential for success of the project
  • Potential impact on women entrepreneurs

How to apply

1

Check the eligibility criteria for the grant application Implications: Ensure that the applicant meets all the requirements set forth by Women in Business New Brunswick (WBNB) for the grant


2

Gather all necessary documentation and information Implications: Collect relevant documents and details needed for the application process


3

Complete the grant application form provided by WBNB Implications: Fill out the application form accurately and provide all requested information


4

Submit the completed application before the deadline Implications: Ensure timely submission of the grant application to be considered for funding


Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • Women in Business New Brunswick provides bilingual support in both rural and urban areas, ensuring accessibility to all women entrepreneurs in the region.
  • There is a dedicated officer for Indigenous women entrepreneurs, offering targeted assistance and support.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick. 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.

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