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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
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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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
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
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.Eligible expenses
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.
Additional information
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.
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?
Get paired with a mentor or a peer group to help you develop your business skills, manage risks and increase your knowledge in business.
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:
Applicants must be women entrepreneurs.
Participants should be willing to engage in mentoring and peer group activities.
What expenses are eligible under WeBC — Business Mentoring and Peer Groups?
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.
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