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OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Support for women in health science
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 20,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $20,000 in funding for women-led health science companies. It also offers a 6-month mix of advisory, coaching, networking, and training support.
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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 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
- Business training for women in health science.
- Advisory and coaching support.
- Networking and professional development activities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Health science companies.
- Early-stage women-led health science companies.
Additional information
- OBIO programs support diversity in the workplace.
- The organization is a participant in Canada’s 50–30 Challenge.
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Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies?
This program provides up to $20,000 in funding for women-led health science companies. It also offers a 6-month mix of advisory, coaching, networking, and training support.
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:
Early-stage health science companies.
Women-led businesses.
Health science sector focus.
What expenses are eligible under OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies?
Business training for women in health science.
Advisory and coaching support.
Networking and professional development activities.
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 or by phone at none.
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