Open
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 95% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 95% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Activities funded
- Participation in business skills workshops covering topics such as marketing, cash flow management, operations, and exporting.
- Engagement in leadership and communication development programs for women entrepreneurs.
- Accessing on-demand learning programs to enhance knowledge in areas like human resources, financial management, and marketing.
- Utilizing self-directed study resources, including workbooks and recorded webinars, to build practical business skills.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses owned or operated by women entrepreneurs
Eligible expenses
- Enrollment fees for business training workshops and programs.
- Purchase of workbooks and access to webinar recordings for business skills development.
- Participation in on-demand learning modules covering key business areas such as HR, marketing, financial management, and exporting.
Additional information
- Business training is available in-person and online, catering to different learning preferences and schedules.
- Programs include interactive workshops, on-demand learning, and self-directed study options.
- Training sessions are designed and delivered by industry experts to ensure practical and current content.
- Free downloadable resources and webinar recordings are made available for flexible access.
Frequently Asked Questions about the WeBC — Business Skills Development Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the WeBC — Business Skills Development. 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 Skills Development?
Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.
How much funding can be received?
WeBC — Business Skills Development Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the WeBC — Business Skills Development program?
To be eligible for the WeBC — Business Skills Development program, you must:
The program is designed for women entrepreneurs looking to develop business skills.
What expenses are eligible under WeBC — Business Skills Development?
Participation in business skills workshops covering topics such as marketing, cash flow management, operations, and exporting.
Engagement in leadership and communication development programs for women entrepreneurs.
Accessing on-demand learning programs to enhance knowledge in areas like human resources, financial management, and marketing.
Utilizing self-directed study resources, including workbooks and recorded webinars, to build practical business skills.
Where is the WeBC — Business Skills Development available?
The WeBC — Business Skills Development program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the WeBC — Business Skills Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?
WeBC — Business Skills Development is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the WeBC — Business Skills Development?
WeBC — Business Skills Development is funded by WeBC