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Elevate Women+
Supports women and gender-diverse founders scaling tech startups
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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator helps women-identified and gender-diverse tech startup founders in Canada prepare for fundraising and scale innovative solutions with global potential. Participants can join a five-week virtual incubator, access mentorship and investor connections, and pitch for up to $100,000 CAD in cash investment.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building an innovative tech solution with the potential to scale globally.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-identified or gender-diverse tech startup founders.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Open the application form
- Click the Apply Now link for the relevant incubator stream.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Fill in the requested general and personal information.
- Step 3: Initial screening
- Submit the form for review as the first step in the application process.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are used as an initial screening tool to determine which applicants move on to the next step.
- Applicants selected for the next stage are invited to continue in the investor application process.
Additional information
- Designed by Elevate in partnership with The Firehood.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Elevate Women+ Program
What is the Elevate Women+?
Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator helps women-identified and gender-diverse tech startup founders in Canada prepare for fundraising and scale innovative solutions with global potential. Participants can join a five-week virtual incubator, access mentorship and investor connections, and pitch for up to $100,000 CAD in cash investment.
Who is eligible for the Elevate Women+ program?
To be eligible for the Elevate Women+ program, you must:
Women-identified or gender-diverse tech startup founders with innovative solutions that can scale globally.
Based in Canada.
Actively fundraising or considering a first external round of capital, with a product currently being built, ready to be launched, or already launched.
What expenses are eligible under Elevate Women+?
Building an innovative tech solution with the potential to scale globally.
Where is the Elevate Women+ available?
The Elevate Women+ program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Elevate Women+?
Elevate Women+ is funded by Elevate Talent