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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Ventures at Coralus provides up to $19 million in collective funding distributed as 0% interest loans to women- and non-binary-led businesses focused on driving social and environmental change. The program supports transformative business models and regenerative solutions through financial support and access to a global community of resources and mentorship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 45% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Other Racialized Persons
- Startups
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Development and growth of women- and non-binary-led entrepreneurial ventures focused on social and environmental impact.
- Transformation of business models to create regenerative solutions that support people and the planet.
- Implementation of new systems that drive positive change and community well-being.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-led ventures
- Non-binary-led ventures
- Businesses focused on impactful, regenerative solutions for people and the planet
- Enterprises oriented towards systems transformation and social innovation
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
Additional information
- Coralus has circulated nearly $19 million to over 190 women- and non-binary-led ventures since 2015.
- Funding is distributed through collective decision-making by community members.
- Approximately 45% of supported founders are from chronically excluded racial and ethnic groups.
- The payback rate on Coralus' unsecured 0% interest loans is 95%.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ventures at Coralus Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ventures at Coralus. 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 Ventures at Coralus?
Ventures at Coralus provides up to $19 million in collective funding distributed as 0% interest loans to women- and non-binary-led businesses focused on driving social and environmental change. The program supports transformative business models and regenerative solutions through financial support and access to a global community of resources and mentorship.
How much funding can be received?
Ventures at Coralus Funds up to 45% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ventures at Coralus program?
To be eligible for the Ventures at Coralus program, you must:
Company led by a woman or a non-binary individual
Founder with an innovative approach focused on social or environmental impact
Open to unconventional approaches and system transformation
What expenses are eligible under Ventures at Coralus?
Development and growth of women- and non-binary-led entrepreneurial ventures focused on social and environmental impact.
Transformation of business models to create regenerative solutions that support people and the planet.
Implementation of new systems that drive positive change and community well-being.
Where is the Ventures at Coralus available?
The Ventures at Coralus program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the Ventures at Coralus?
Ventures at Coralus is funded by Coralus