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WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups - British Columbia - Canada
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WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups

Business mentoring for women entrepreneurs
Offered by
WeBC
Latest source update
Last Update: October 14, 2026
Latest change: WeBC updated its mentoring group listings, adding Prince George and Chilliwack while marking Abbotsford, Kelowna, and Squamish as full.
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Mentoring group listings changed
WeBC’s mentoring group pages now show Prince George and Chilliwack as newly available community options, each with an application link and chamber partner. The application page also now marks Abbotsford, Kelowna, and Squamish as full. The Community Mentorship Program Application page no longer leads with mentoring intake copy and instead highlights a separate holiday shop-local campaign, so the application content shown for this program has shifted significantly.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply

Women business owners in British Columbia.

See full eligibility

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
  • 2SLGBTQI+
  • Women

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Activities funded

  • One-to-one mentoring.

Official resources

Official page

Build your community, grow your business

Program guide

Community Mentorship Program Application - We BC

Mentoring 2.0 Peer Group Mentoring Program Application - We BC

Mentoring 2.0 Peer Group Mentoring Program Application - We BC

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Women business owners in British Columbia.

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

  • Join the waitlist to be notified when the next intake opens.
  • If you are a WeBC Loan Client or Vancity Women Entrepreneur Client, contact your Business Advisor to request to be matched with a mentor at any time for free.

Processing and Agreement

  • All applications will be reviewed for eligibility.
  • Eligible applicants will be contacted by our 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

mentoring@we-bc.ca
1.800.643.7014 ext 207
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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.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

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

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