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OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Support for women-led health science companies
Latest source updateLast Update: April 15, 2026Latest change: The WiHI Seed Program page appears to have updated key program details, including eligibility, timing, funding, and contact information.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 15, 2026
Latest change: The WiHI Seed Program page appears to have updated key program details, including eligibility, timing, funding, and contact information.
WiHI Seed Program details updated
The WiHI Seed Program page shows meaningful changes to the program details visible to applicants, including eligibility, timing, funding terms, and contact information. The page now appears to emphasize selected companies and outreach content more than the full application guidance. Because the visible program information is less complete than before, applicants should review the current page carefully before relying on older details.
Funding available
$ 20,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This 6-month program supports early-stage, women-led health science companies with up to $10,000 CAD in non-dilutive funding. It also offers advisory, coaching, networking, and learning support to help accelerate business growth and fundraising.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for early-stage women-led health science companies.
- Business training, advisory, coaching, and networking activities.
- Workshops and bootcamps for women in health science.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-led health science companies
- Private health science companies
- Ontario-based companies
Eligible expenses
- Business training, advisory, coaching, and networking support.
- Learning modules, tools, and database access.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- High-potential health science company.
- Early-stage business profile.
- Women-identified ownership or women in senior decision-making roles.
- Ontario-based operations.
- Less than $3M CAD raised in dilutive capital.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for program fit and eligibility.
- Selected companies join a 6-month program with active participation requirements.
- Companies must provide regular meeting updates and attend specific workshops.
- Participants who complete the program graduate from the cohort.
Additional information
- The program is a 6-month initiative.
- Selected companies receive advisory, coaching, learning modules, tools, databases, and networking opportunities.
- Participants are invited to an OBIO Investment Summit.
- Companies are also invited to a pitch competition with an opportunity for equity investment.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies Program
What is the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies?
This 6-month program supports early-stage, women-led health science companies with up to $10,000 CAD in non-dilutive funding. It also offers advisory, coaching, networking, and learning support to help accelerate business growth and fundraising.
How much funding can be received?
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies Funds up to $20,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies program?
To be eligible for the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies program, you must:
Private health science company
Based in Ontario
Women-led or women-managed
What expenses are eligible under OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies?
Support for early-stage women-led health science companies.
Business training, advisory, coaching, and networking activities.
Workshops and bootcamps for women in health science.
Who can I contact for more information about the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies?
You can contact Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO) by email at maryargent-katwala@obio.ca.
Where is the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies available?
The OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies a grant, loan, or tax credit?
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies is a Partnering and Collaboration