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Elevate Women+
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Supports women and gender-diverse founders in Canadian tech entrepreneurship
Grant and Funding
Overview
Elevate Women+ is a government-supported initiative focused on advancing women-identified and gender-diverse entrepreneurs and investors in Canada’s tech sector through targeted readiness programs, mentorship, and access to capital. The program funds projects that foster a more inclusive venture capital ecosystem, supporting activities such as entrepreneurial and investor incubators, networking, and skills development.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Startups
- Women
Activities funded
- Incubation of women-identified and gender-diverse founders developing innovative technology solutions.
- Programs supporting women and gender-diverse individuals interested in becoming investors in the tech sector.
- Mentorship and networking initiatives aimed at increasing access to venture capital and investment opportunities for women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs and investors.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 95,000
Launching a fintech incubator for gender-diverse tech founders
$ 47,000
Online skills-building webinars for women-led tech founders
$ 61,000
AI bootcamp for aspiring women angel investors in technology
$ 39,000
Networking initiative to connect women investors with tech startups
$ 85,000
Mentorship circles for Indigenous women in healthtech innovation
$ 90,000
Developing an accelerator for women in cleantech SaaS startups
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a women-identified or gender-diverse founder or entrepreneur in Canada.
- The project must involve building innovative technology solutions with the potential for global scale.
- The applicant can also be a women-identified or gender-diverse individual interested in exploring investment opportunities in the tech sector.
Who is eligible?
- Innovative technology companies founded by women-identified and gender-diverse individuals
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Review the eligibility criteria for the Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator or Women+ Investor Incubator
- Ensure your profile aligns with program priorities, focusing on women-identified and gender-diverse founders or investors
2
Select program and prepare documents
- Choose the relevant program: Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator or Women+ Investor Incubator
- Gather necessary personal and business information for your application
3
Complete and submit application form
- Access the official program application via the Elevate Women+ website
- Fill out the required online form with accurate details
- Upload all supporting documentation as instructed
Additional information
- The program is presented in partnership with The Firehood and receives support from the Government of Canada.
- Participants gain access to networking opportunities, mentorship, and readiness programs.
- The initiative targets creating an inclusive and accessible tech and innovation ecosystem in Canada.
- Program information is available in both English and French.
