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Woman entrepreneur

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Woman entrepreneur available?

The Woman entrepreneur program is available across Canada.

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Woman entrepreneur?

Woman entrepreneur is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Canada

Financing, advice and free resources for women-led businesses

Other Support

Expert Advice

Loans and Capital investments

Business Development Bank of 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.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop strategic partnerships

Develop a new product

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

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

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

The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur (women-led business).
The applicant must be operating a business in Canada and seeking financing and/or support to grow and sustain the business.
The proposed use of funds must relate to business needs such as purchasing equipment, acquiring real estate, or supply chain support.

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

How to apply

Choose a financing offer

Go to BDC’s “Woman entrepreneur” page
Select the financing solution that fits your needs (e.g., Inclusive entrepreneurship loan)

Start your application

Click “Apply now” to start the application

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

1-877-232-2269

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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.