Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Business support for women entrepreneurs in Canada
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : August 23, 2021
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Program status
Open
Overview of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program
Join a national resource platform and get access to financing, talent, networks and expertise to help start or grow your business.
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 36,000
Launching a marketing campaign for a new women-led organic skincare startup
$ 20,000
Creating a website for a women's artisan co-op to sell handmade products online
$ 40,000
A training program for women entrepreneurs focusing on digital marketing skills
$ 25,000
A networking event to connect women agricultural entrepreneurs in the local food industry
$ 28,000
Organizing a series of professional development workshops for women entrepreneurs
$ 50,000
A mentorship program aimed at supporting women-led tech startups
Eligibility criteria of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program
Here are the eligibility criteria for this grant:
- Applicants must be women entrepreneurs or organizations that support women entrepreneurs.
- The grant is specifically designed to help women entrepreneurs easily connect and collaborate.
Who is eligible?
This grant is designed for organizations and individuals supporting women entrepreneurs in Canada, including Indigenous and Black women entrepreneurs, to foster inclusivity and economic growth.
Who is not eligible
Some companies may not be eligible for this grant due to specific restrictions. Eligibility criteria may vary, but typically, the following types of companies are not eligible:
- Non-profit organizations
- Government entities
- Companies outside the geographic scope
Eligible expenses
This grant is designed to support activities that connect and empower women entrepreneurs in Canada. Eligible projects focus on fostering collaboration, enhancing knowledge sharing, and supporting the ecosystem for women's entrepreneurship.
- Development and maintenance of an online platform to facilitate connections among women entrepreneurs.
- Collaborative projects that enhance knowledge sharing among women-led businesses and supporting organizations.
- Research initiatives aiming to analyze and improve the status of women entrepreneurship in Canada.
- Programs that support Indigenous women entrepreneurs through resources and ecosystem strengthening.
- Events and forums dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of women entrepreneurs.
- Initiatives that bridge the gap between different demographic groups and promote inclusivity in entrepreneurship.
Eligibility criteria of the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Alignment with grant objectives
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Capacity to carry out the proposed project
- Potential impact and sustainability
How to apply to the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program
1
Check the eligibility criteria for grants.
Gather the required documents such as financial information, the business plan, etc.
2
Fill out the online application form by providing all requested information.
Attach the required documents to the form.
3
Submit the application before the deadline.
Follow the instructions for any additional communication required.
Additional information
When applying for grants related to women entrepreneurs in Canada, applicants should consider the following aspects:
- The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) offers a variety of resources and research that could enhance the understanding and development of a strategic grant application.
- Building collaborations with organizations such as Women Business Enterprises Canada Council or SHEEO might strengthen the application framework through joint initiatives or shared objectives.
- The platform provides access to data and research, which could be leveraged to identify gaps or needs in the current entrepreneurial ecosystem for women, informing the grant proposal.
- Utilize the events and networking opportunities to fortify the grant proposal with stakeholder engagement and potentially find collaborative partners or supporters.
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