
WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
BC, Canada
Mentors for women entrepreneurs in B.C
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Other Support
Expert Advice
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- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
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- WeBC
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Get paired with a mentor or a peer group to help you develop your business skills, manage risks and increase your knowledge in business.
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This grant aims to empower women entrepreneurs through business mentoring and peer groups. It focuses on providing confidence and knowledge necessary for business growth, supported by the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
- The program offers no direct financial disbursements but focuses on mentorship and peer support facilitation.
- Measures success through increased business confidence and knowledge acquisition among participants.
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The WeBC grant focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs through structured mentoring and peer support activities. The targeted projects are designed to enhance business skills, confidence, and technological sophistication among participants.
- One-to-One Mentoring where entrepreneurs get personalized guidance from experienced mentors.
- Growth Peer Mentoring Groups to foster collaborative learning and support among women entrepreneurs.
- Digital Strategic Leadership Program to enhance technology integration and leadership skills in tech-oriented businesses.
- Opportunities for experienced entrepreneurs to volunteer as mentors, sharing invaluable business insights.
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$ 18,000
Become a mentor program for experienced business owners
$ 20,000
Launch a growth peer mentoring group for women in tech entrepreneurship
$ 35,000
Enhance business development through tailored one-to-one mentorship program
$ 30,000
Tailored mentorship program for enhancing financial risk management skills
$ 45,000
Develop a digital strategic leadership program for sustainable business innovation
$ 25,000
Launch a marketing campaign for a digital strategic leadership program
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Eligibility for participation in the mentoring programs is designed to support women entrepreneurs who are seeking to grow their business skills and networks.
- The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur interested in improving her business skills and confidence.
- The program is suitable for women who are open to sharing knowledge and experiences with peers and mentors.
- The applicant should be willing to participate actively in mentoring sessions and group discussions.
- The applicant should be located in Canada as the program supports entrepreneurs across the country.
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This grant is part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, specifically for women entrepreneurs. The program is designed to support women business owners through mentoring and peer groups, offering them access to mentors and peer support tailored to their business needs. Women entrepreneurs across Canada seeking to enhance their business skills, gain confidence, and build a stronger support system are encouraged to apply, provided they align with the mission of fostering female entrepreneurship and growth within the Canadian economic ecosystem.
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This grant focuses on connecting women entrepreneurs through mentorship and peer support to foster business growth and confidence. The eligible projects aim to provide targeted support and learning opportunities for women in business.
- One-to-One Mentoring to pair entrepreneurs with experienced mentors aligned with their business journey.
- Growth Peer Mentoring Groups for collective support and sharing among women entrepreneurs.
- Discovery Foundation’s Digital Strategic Leadership Program to enhance technological implementation in businesses.
- Opportunities for experienced business owners to become mentors and support budding entrepreneurs.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation process considers the following criteria:
- Alignment with the program's objectives and focus on women entrepreneurship
- Demonstrated need for mentorship and potential for business growth
- Applicant's commitment to actively participate in the mentoring program
- Potential impact on the participant's confidence and business skills
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant is part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
- The program has facilitated over 2,800 mentorship matches since 2007.
- 95% of past participants would recommend the program to other women.
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