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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Women entrepreneurs can join mentoring and peer support programs to build business skills, confidence, and growth. The program also includes one-to-one mentoring, peer groups, community-based mentoring, and a digital strategic leadership program.
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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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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.
- Peer mentoring groups for business growth.
- Community-based mentoring groups in BC.
- Digital strategic leadership training for tech-focused businesses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
- Women entrepreneurs across Canada
- Experienced business owners who want to volunteer as mentors
Who is not eligible
- Pre-startups
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Across Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and applicants may be interviewed.
- Successful applicants are matched or placed into a group.
- Unsuccessful applicants may be added to a waitlist.
Additional information
- This program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
- Mentoring programs are offered throughout BC and online.
Frequently Asked Questions about the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups. 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 WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
Women entrepreneurs can join mentoring and peer support programs to build business skills, confidence, and growth. The program also includes one-to-one mentoring, peer groups, community-based mentoring, and a digital strategic leadership program.
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:
Women entrepreneurs
Active business
Available to participate
What expenses are eligible under WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
One-to-one mentoring for women entrepreneurs.
Peer mentoring groups for business growth.
Community-based mentoring groups in BC.
Digital strategic leadership training for tech-focused businesses.
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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups is funded by WeBC