WeBC — Business Skills Development

Q: How much funding can be received?

WeBC — Business Skills Development Funds up to 95% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the WeBC — Business Skills Development a grant, loan, or tax credit?

WeBC — Business Skills Development is a Other Support

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the WeBC — Business Skills Development?

WeBC — Business Skills Development is funded by WeBC

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the WeBC — Business Skills Development available?

The WeBC — Business Skills Development program is available the province of BC.

Q: Are women eligible for the WeBC — Business Skills Development program?

Yes, women are eligible to apply for the WeBC — Business Skills Development program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

BC, Canada

Skills training for British Columbia women entrepreneurs

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 95% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Other Support

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

Workshops on starting a business, marketing, growing and workplace diversity.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 9,000

Hosting regular WeCafés for networking and business strategy discussions

$ 13,500

Organizing a series of workshops focused on leadership communication for women entrepreneurs

$ 12,000

Establishing a series of workshops about business startup basics for women

$ 10,000

Launching a series of interactive leadership communication webinars

$ 20,000

Developing on-demand SMART programs to support small business growth led by women

$ 12,000

Creating a comprehensive webinar series on marketing strategies for women founders

Eligibility

The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur.

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.

How to apply

Eligibility Check

Check eligibility
Gather required documents

Application Preparation

Fill out the application form
Write the business plan

Submission

Submit the application within the deadlines
Wait for application assessment

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.

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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.