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Woman entrepreneur
Financing, advice and free resources for women-led businesses
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
BDC supports women entrepreneurs with financing and advisory resources to help grow and sustain their businesses, including for purchasing equipment, acquiring real estate, and supply chain support. The maximum funding amount is not specified in the provided information.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Purchasing equipment to support business growth.
- Acquiring real estate for business operations or expansion.
- Implementing supply chain support initiatives to strengthen business continuity.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women-led businesses
- Start-up businesses
- Small businesses
- Businesses wishing to export or expand into new markets
- Businesses from underrepresented groups (suppliers) seeking access to public- and corporate-sector markets
Eligible expenses
- Purchase of equipment.
- Acquisition of real estate.
- Supply chain support costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- BDC offers free resources for women entrepreneurs, including articles, tools and exclusive content to support business management.
- A free Digital maturity assessment tool is available to help businesses evaluate readiness for digital transformation.
- BDC provides a free Learning Centre with self-paced courses aimed at building business leadership skills.
- BDC also promotes networking and learning opportunities through upcoming events for entrepreneurs.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Woman entrepreneur Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Woman entrepreneur. 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 Woman entrepreneur?
BDC supports women entrepreneurs with financing and advisory resources to help grow and sustain their businesses, including for purchasing equipment, acquiring real estate, and supply chain support. The maximum funding amount is not specified in the provided information.
What expenses are eligible under Woman entrepreneur?
Purchasing equipment to support business growth.
Acquiring real estate for business operations or expansion.
Implementing supply chain support initiatives to strengthen business continuity.
Who can I contact for more information about the Woman entrepreneur?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
Where is the Woman entrepreneur available?
The Woman entrepreneur program is available across Canada.
Who are the financial supporters of the Woman entrepreneur?
Woman entrepreneur is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
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