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Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program
National accelerator for women-led scale-ups
Last Update: April 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Rhyze® Up! is a national accelerator for women-founded or co-founded companies across Canada. It supports business scaling through mentorship, project implementation, leadership coaching, and education.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Guelph
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 200,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Business scale-up support for women-founded companies.
- Mentorship to identify growth options.
- Projects focused on key growth challenges.
- Leadership coaching for business owners.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-led businesses.
- Women-owned businesses.
- Nonbinary-led businesses.
- Nonbinary-owned businesses.
- Incorporated companies in Canada.
Who is not eligible
- Consultants.
- Solo entrepreneurs with local service or retail outlets.
- Businesses unable or unwilling to scale.
Eligible expenses
- Business scale-up services.
- Mentorship support during the Discovery Phase.
- Funding for approved Traction Phase projects.
- 1:1 leadership coaching sessions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants must complete a detailed online application.
- Boundless Accelerator contacts applicants within two business days.
- Only qualified applicants are selected.
- Not all applicants are accepted into the program.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The Rhyze® Up! program's support is provided in part by the National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
- The program is designed for companies that are beyond the initial startup phase and are ready to scale.
- The program emphasizes commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in its approach and language.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program Program
What is the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program?
Rhyze® Up! is a national accelerator for women-founded or co-founded companies across Canada. It supports business scaling through mentorship, project implementation, leadership coaching, and education.
How much funding can be received?
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program program?
To be eligible for the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program program, you must:
Women-led, women-owned, or nonbinary-led business.
Incorporated in Canada.
At least $200,000 ARR.
What expenses are eligible under Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program?
Business scale-up support for women-founded companies.
Mentorship to identify growth options.
Projects focused on key growth challenges.
Leadership coaching for business owners.
Where is the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program available?
The Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program?
Innovation Guelph — Rhyze Ventures Program is funded by Innovation Guelph