How much funding can be received?

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

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the ELLA Ascend?

ELLA Ascend is funded by York University

What are ELLA Ascend's eligibility criterias?

Applicant must be a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit, or social enterprise. Applicant's business must have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000 and paying customers. Business must be located in Canada.

ELLA Ascend

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Business support program for women-led product and service-based businesses

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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.

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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.

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$ 10,000

Developing an online marketplace for local artisans

$ 15,000

Opening a community-oriented bookstore

$ 18,000

Creating an art therapy program for traumatized youth

$ 15,000

Launching a sustainable fashion brand

$ 20,000

Launching a mobile fitness application specialized for senior citizens

$ 25,000

Launching a coding bootcamp for women in tech

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To be eligible for the ELLA - Ascend accelerator program grant, you need to meet the following criteria: 1. You are a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit, or social enterprise. 2. You are working full-time on your venture. 3. Your business has a minimum annual revenue of $50,000 and paying customers. 4. Your business is located in Canada. 5. You are open to change and looking to step out of your comfort zone. 6. You can commit fully to the requirements of a 4-month accelerator program (around 1-2 days of programming per week).

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- Registered businesses - Non-profits - Social enterprises

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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.

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- 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.