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Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: WeBC’s community peer-mentoring information now shows active fall/winter 2026 intake, updated community availability, and a new application path.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: WeBC’s community peer-mentoring information now shows active fall/winter 2026 intake, updated community availability, and a new application path.
WeBC mentoring intake and application updated
WeBC’s community-based peer-mentoring materials now show active intake for fall/winter 2026, with multiple “Apply Now” links replacing the prior waitlist-only framing. The community list was updated, North Vancouver is marked as already started and not accepting applications, and the group format changed from six to eight two-hour sessions. The eligibility wording was also tightened to say applicants must be over the age of 19, and the application pages now present a fuller intake flow with additional business-profile questions and a 255-character business description field. A new question/contact reference also appears in the program application materials.
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- One-to-one mentoring.
Official resources
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
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