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Latest source updateLast Update: July 11, 2026Latest change: WeBC’s Community-Based Mentorship Groups now show an active fall/winter 2026 intake with direct Apply Now access, updated community scope, and clearer eligibility wording.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 11, 2026
Latest change: WeBC’s Community-Based Mentorship Groups now show an active fall/winter 2026 intake with direct Apply Now access, updated community scope, and clearer eligibility wording.
WeBC mentoring intake now open
WeBC’s Community-Based Mentorship Groups now show an active fall/winter 2026 intake, replacing the earlier waitlist-only messaging with direct Apply Now links and a dedicated application page. The intake notice also now says applicants must be women and over 19, and the supporting intake page now presents mentoring programs across BC and online with a visible communities list.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
WeBC’s Business Mentoring and Peer Groups for Women Entrepreneurs supports women entrepreneurs in British Columbia through mentoring that builds business confidence and growth. The program includes one-to-one mentoring, growth peer groups, and community-based mentorship groups in communities around BC.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- One-to-one mentoring for women entrepreneurs.
- Growth peer group mentoring.
- Community-based mentorship groups in communities around BC.
- Taking the Stage Leadership Communication Program.
- Discovery Foundation’s Strategic Mindset Program for Women with Tech-Focused and Tech-Enabled Businesses.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women entrepreneurs in British Columbia.
- WeBC Loan Clients.
- Vancity Women Entrepreneur Clients.
Who is not eligible
- Pre-start-ups.
Eligible geographic areas
- Abbotsford, Castlegar, Chilliwack, Creston Valley, Fernie, Fort St. John, Harrison-Agassiz, Kamloops, Kelowna, Pemberton, Revelstoke, Smithers, Squamish, Tofino, and Vernon.
Selection criteria
- One-to-One Mentoring matches are based on industry experience or knowledge, mentor business expertise and Mentee business challenges, location, and personality.
- Applicants for Peer Mentoring Groups are interviewed to ensure the group includes non-competing businesses with complementary needs and goals.
How to apply
- Select the community mentoring group you want to participate in.
- Complete the application form.
- Wait for the Mentoring Team to be in touch.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and applicants are contacted.
- Eligible applicants are contacted for a brief interview to learn more about their businesses and get more details about participation in the program.
- Eligible applicants are contacted by the Mentoring Coordinator with further details about participation in the program.
Additional information
- Community-Based Mentorship Groups are offered again in fall/winter 2026 in partnership with Chambers and Community Futures around BC.
- More communities will be added, and applicants can join the waitlist if their area is not listed.
- Mentoring programs are offered in communities throughout BC and online throughout the year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups Program
What is the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
WeBC’s Business Mentoring and Peer Groups for Women Entrepreneurs supports women entrepreneurs in British Columbia through mentoring that builds business confidence and growth. The program includes one-to-one mentoring, growth peer groups, and community-based mentorship groups in communities around BC.
Who is eligible for the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups program?
To be eligible for the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups program, you must:
Actively operate a business in British Columbia that generates revenue
Be focused on growing the business
Self-identify as a woman over the age of 19 and be available to meet with a mentor for at least two hours a month for six months
What expenses are eligible under WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
One-to-one mentoring for women entrepreneurs.
Growth peer group mentoring.
Community-based mentorship groups in communities around BC.
Taking the Stage Leadership Communication Program.
Discovery Foundation’s Strategic Mindset Program for Women with Tech-Focused and Tech-Enabled Businesses.
Who can I contact for more information about the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
You can contact WeBC by email at mentoring@we-bc.ca or by phone at 1.800.643.7014 ext 207.
Where is the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups available?
The WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups is funded by WeBC