ELLA Altitude

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was August 11, 2024.

Q: Is the ELLA Altitude a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ELLA Altitude is a Expert Advice

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the ELLA Altitude?

ELLA Altitude is funded by York University

Q: Who is eligible for the ELLA Altitude program?

To be eligible for the ELLA Altitude program, you must: • The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit, or social enterprise. • The business must earn at least $200,000 in annual revenues, with special considerations for non-profit organizations and social enterprises. • The business must be located in Canada.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the ELLA Altitude?

You can contact York University by email at ellawomen@yorku.ca or by phone at 416-736-2100.

Q: Where is the ELLA Altitude available?

The ELLA Altitude program is available the province of Ontario.

Q: Are women eligible for the ELLA Altitude program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the ELLA Altitude program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

ON, Canada

Accelerator program for women-led organizations

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : July 16, 2024
Closing date : August 11, 2024

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

York University

Program status

Closed

Overview

Join a 4-month accelerator program and get access to expert advice, mentorship and leadership coaching to scale your business rapidly.

Activities funded

Mentorship pairing to define business goals and provide guidance to achieve them.
Strategic planning with a fractional executive in key areas such as marketing, operations, or finance.
Access to leadership coaching to enhance leadership abilities and personal development.
Participation in an inclusive community of diverse women entrepreneurs for networking and support.
Growth strategy development facilitated by dedicated mentors for reaching new customers and markets.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Expand social enterprise services by acquiring new clients and improving technological infrastructure

$ 16,000

Boost a sole proprietorship café business's growth through professional development and strategic marketing

$ 20,000

Enhance a NPO’s autonomous revenue by investing in technology and staff training

$ 20,000

Expand a financial cooperative’s outreach by leveraging market strategy and leadership training

$ 20,000

Develop an innovative marketing strategy and acquire new customers through digital campaigns

$ 20,000

Assist non-financial cooperative in gaining market share through strategic planning and technology

Eligibility

To be eligible for the ELLA Altitude program, applicants must meet certain criteria:

You are a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit or social enterprise, and you are working full-time on your venture
Your business earns at least $200,000 in revenues annually*
You have significant traction in your industry and are ready to scale your business to new heights
Your business is located in Canada
You are open to change, looking to step out of your comfort zone

Who is eligible?

Yes, there are eligible types of companies for the ELLA Altitude program. These include women-owned businesses, non-profits, and social enterprises that meet specific criteria.

Women-owned businesses with at least 50% ownership
Non-profits
Social enterprises

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses may include:

Business operations costs
Marketing expenses
Professional development fees
Technology and software upgrades

Eligible geographic areas

The ELLA Altitude program is designed specifically for businesses located in Canada. This geographical constraint ensures participants share similar market conditions, allowing for a more cohesive and relevant program experience.

Businesses located in Canada.

Selection criteria

The ELLA Altitude program selection process is competitive and is based on several criteria to ensure that the most fitting candidates are chosen. The criteria focus on the entrepreneur's leadership, business traction, readiness to scale, and commitment to the program.

Applicant is a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit, or social enterprise
Applicant is working full-time on their venture
Business earns at least $200,000 in annual revenues (special considerations made for non-profit organizations and social enterprises)
Significant traction in the industry
Readiness to scale the business to new heights
Business is located in Canada
Openness to change and willingness to step out of the comfort zone

How to apply

Complete the online application. Please note applications are now closed. To join the waitlist for 2024, please subscribe below. If you have any questions about the registration process, email us at ellawomen@yorku.ca.

Short-listed candidates invited to interview.

Candidates finalized.

Additional information

ELLA Altitude is an accelerator program aimed at helping women entrepreneurs scale their businesses through expert mentorship, strategic guidance, and leadership development.

Applications open on July 16, 2024
Applications close on August 11, 2024
Program duration is from October 2024 to January 2025
Participants must be women entrepreneurs with at least 50% business ownership
Business must have annual revenues of at least $200,000
Business must be located in Canada
Attendance at various sessions is mandatory unless otherwise arranged

Documents and links

ELLA Altitude

Contacts

ellawomen@yorku.ca

416-736-2100

ON, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the ELLA Altitude Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ELLA Altitude. 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 ELLA Altitude?

How much funding can be received?

What expenses are eligible under ELLA Altitude?

The ELLA Altitude program offers activities tailored to support women entrepreneurs in rapidly scaling their businesses. It provides mentorship, strategy development, and leadership coaching distinctly designed to foster business growth. Mentorship pairing to define business goals and provide guidance to achieve them. Strategic planning with a fractional executive in key areas such as marketing, operations, or finance. Access to leadership coaching to enhance leadership abilities and personal development. Participation in an inclusive community of diverse women entrepreneurs for networking and support. Growth strategy development facilitated by dedicated mentors for reaching new customers and markets.