ELLA Ascend
- Open Date : March 25, 2024
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Overview
Access one-on-one help, a community of peers and supporters, tailored resources and knowledge to scale your business, through a 5-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop workforce skills
- Launch or market a product/service
- No Condition
- Open Date : March 25, 2024
- Closing date : April 30, 2024
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Canada
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Women
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Women & girls
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Mixed revenue (50%+ earned)
- National
Next steps
Activities funded
The ELLA Ascend accelerator program focuses on activities that support women entrepreneurs in building and refining their business offerings. It emphasizes developing a deep understanding of customer profiles and enhancing key operational strategies.
- Conducting market research to define and understand ideal customer profiles.
- Participating in one-on-one mentorship tailored to business development needs.
- Engaging in bi-weekly Founder Circles for peer support and challenge discussion.
- Attending workshops aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship education and business fundamentals.
- Developing growth frameworks in sales, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Setting and working towards achieving specific business milestones with expert guidance.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered businesses - Non-profits - Social enterprises
Eligible geographic areas
ELLA Ascend is specifically available for women entrepreneurs whose businesses are located within Canada. This program supports regional business development by focusing on Canadian enterprises.
- Businesses located in Canada.
Additional information
- Applicants should be prepared to commit fully to the requirements of the 4-month accelerator program, which involves around 1-2 days of programming per week. - Attendance at mentorship meetings, Progress Check-ins, Founder Circles, and Workshops is mandatory. - The program is designed to create a safe space for accepted participants only, external guests are generally not allowed to attend official ELLA programming. - If applicants have issues accessing content or need assistance, they can reach out to ellawomen@yorku.ca for support. - The program aims to help participants define growth goals and milestones for their businesses and receive expert advice to work towards achieving them.
