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Investor Speak™ Program

Investor Q&A training for women founders

Offered by

WeBC

Official source: we-bc.ca

Source change captured July 8, 2026

Funding available: $ 2,900
Deadline: Open continuously
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply: Women founders; See full eligibility

Overview

Investor Speak™ helps women and non-binary founders improve their investor Q&A skills and become more investment ready. Full bursaries are available to cover the $2,900 program fee for selected participants.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding: $2,900

Financing goals

Develop team skills
Develop workforce skills
Strengthen organizational capacity
Start a business
Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location: British Columbia
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: All revenue ranges
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Women
Legal structures: For-profit business

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2026

Periods: 1

Latest changes

July 8, 2026

Investor Speak application form expanded

The Investor Speak application form now asks for more business and financing details, which materially changes the application process.

The Investor Speak application form now shows a much broader intake focused on business and financing information instead of mainly personal applicant details. New questions cover business stage, incorporation, sector, markets, SDG alignment, growth, capital-raise plans, and related review criteria. This is a major application-process change and also widens the visible scope of who and what the program is screening for. The program cost reference remains the same at $2,900, with full bursaries still described as available on the main program content.

Official source: we-bc.ca

July 8, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Women founders
Non-binary founders
BC business owners
Incorporated companies or businesses ready to incorporate

Eligible expenses

Program fee covered by full bursaries.

Eligible geographic areas

British Columbia
Virtual delivery for some cohorts

Activities funded

Investor Q&A training and practice.
Weekly cohort meetups and group support.
Business advisory sessions related to funding readiness.

How to apply

Step 1: Check program fit
- Review the program details and confirm your business is at the right stage.
- Existing applicants from a previous intake may already be considered.
Step 2: Complete the application form
- Submit the online application for the current intake.
- Provide the information requested about your business and founder profile.
Step 3: Await cohort review
- The team reviews applications to build each cohort.
- You will be informed if you are selected.