ELLA Express
ON, Canada
Advice for early-stage women entrepreneurs
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 18, 2022
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Expert Advice
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- York University
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Receive advice, tools, and foundational business knowledge, through six workshops training program, if you have a business idea or have recently started a business or not-for-profit organization.
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ELLA Express supports women entrepreneurs in the pre-revenue/early stage, providing tools and skills to make informed decisions. Eligible activities include:
- Participating in 6 workshops covering business model, marketing, sales, operations, pitching, and website optimization
- Engaging with a community of women entrepreneurs for networking and partnerships
- Building foundational knowledge through curated workshops
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$8,000
Ottawa
Starting a sustainable beauty product line focusing on organic ingredients
$8,000
Toronto
Launch a tech-based mental health support app
$7,500
Halifax
Establish a local organic food market with community engagement
$7,000
Calgary
Establishing a community garden and educational programs about urban agriculture
$7,000
Vancouver
Developing a sustainable fashion line and e-commerce platform
$7,500
Montreal
Creating a bilingual educational program for immigrant children
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ELLA Express is a program for women entrepreneurs in Canada at the pre-revenue/early stage, offering 6 workshops and a supportive community.
- Woman entrepreneur about to launch or recently launched a business
- Located in Canada
- Open to change and willing to step out of comfort zone
- Commit to completing the 6 modules in the online course
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Companies eligible for the ELLA Express grant include women-identifying entrepreneurs at the pre-revenue/early stage looking to validate their business ideas in Canada.
- Women entrepreneurs
- Pre-revenue/early stage businesses
- Businesses located in Canada
- Entrepreneurs open to change and seeking growth
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ELLA Express has evaluation and selection criteria to assess applicants' eligibility and commitment to the program. The criteria are outlined as follows:
- Applicant is a woman entrepreneur who is about to launch or recently launched a business
- Business is located in Canada
- Open to change and willing to step out of comfort zone
- Can commit fully to completing the 6 modules in the online course
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- Step 1: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; apply online.
- Step 2: Join the virtual course to unlock core concepts to validate your business idea.
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ELLA Express is a program designed to support women entrepreneurs in the pre-revenue/early stage, providing workshops on essential business topics and access to a community of women entrepreneurs. The program is self-paced and open to women-identifying entrepreneurs in Canada.
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Participants can gain expert feedback on their pitches.
- The program focuses on foundational knowledge needed to build a business from a validated idea.
Apply to this program
ELLA Express Program Summary
ELLA Express is a program designed to support women entrepreneurs in the pre-revenue/early stage, providing essential tools, skills, and knowledge to make informed decisions from the start. Participants gain access to workshops covering key business aspects and join a supportive community of women entrepreneurs.
ELLA Express Program Details
ELLA Express is an asynchronous program aimed at women entrepreneurs in Canada who are about to launch or have recently started their business. The program offers 6 workshops covering business model, marketing, sales, operations, pitching, and website optimization, providing foundational knowledge to build a successful business.
By joining ELLA Express, participants can connect with a diverse community of women entrepreneurs, fostering valuable partnerships and networking opportunities. The self-paced online course allows flexibility in learning, and expert feedback on pitches enhances the entrepreneurial journey.
Applications are open year-round, offering ongoing opportunities for women-identifying entrepreneurs to validate their business ideas and gain the necessary skills to grow their ventures. Through ELLA Express, participants can step out of their comfort zones, commit to completing the program modules, and access mentorship and resources for business success.
For more information and to apply, interested individuals can contact ellawomen@yorku.ca and join the ELLA Express program to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey with a supportive community and valuable educational resources.
