How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50000% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund?

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada, Innovation Canada

What are Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund's eligibility criterias?

Applicants must be women entrepreneurs. Loans are available particularly for start-ups, underrepresented groups, or sole proprietorships. Business must be located in Canada.

Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund

Canada

Loans for women entrepreneurs

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Loans and Capital investments

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Government of Canada
Innovation Canada

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Receive a microloan of up to $50,000 to start or grow your business if you are a woman entrepreneur, particularly if you are a start-up, from an underrepresented group or a sole proprietorship.

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This grant facilitates financial support for women entrepreneurs, particularly focusing on start-ups, underrepresented groups, or sole proprietorships needing microloans. The funding effort aims to overcome capital access barriers for these groups.

Provision of loans of up to $50,000 to women entrepreneurs for starting or growing their businesses.
Support for initiatives led by underrepresented groups aiming to access capital.
Financial assistance to sole proprietorships managed by women to facilitate business development.

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$ 50,000

Creating a tech startup focusing on AI solutions for small businesses

$ 50,000

Establishing a local farm-to-table restaurant

$ 50,000

Starting a mobile hair salon for low-income women

$ 50,000

Opening a new bakery specializing in gluten-free products

$ 50,000

Launching an eco-friendly clothing brand

$ 50,000

Launching an online platform for Indigenous art

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Eligibility for the Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is determined by specific criteria targeted at women entrepreneurs who face challenges in accessing financing.

The applicant must be a woman entrepreneur.
The loans are particularly aimed at start-ups, underrepresented groups, or sole proprietorships that have difficulty in accessing financing.

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This program targets women entrepreneurs in Canada, particularly those who are starting new ventures, belong to underrepresented groups, or operate sole proprietorships. The aim is to facilitate access to financing for women who traditionally face barriers in securing capital for business growth. Loans are available up to $50,000 to support these businesses.

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This fund aims to provide financial support to women entrepreneurs in Canada, particularly for start-up businesses and underrepresented groups. The loans are intended to help overcome the financial barriers women face in business development.

Funding for start-up businesses led by women entrepreneurs.
Support for underrepresented groups of women in entrepreneurship.
Loans to sole proprietorships operated by women.

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This grant is available to women entrepreneurs across various provinces and territories in Canada through selected delivery organizations. The eligible areas are specified to facilitate access to regional resources and funding opportunities.