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Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)
Business support for women entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 30, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
The Women’s Enterprise Initiative supports women entrepreneurs to start, scale up, and grow their businesses. It provides loans and related business support through WEI organizations across Western Canada.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Women
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a business.
- Scaling up a business.
- Growing a business.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Women entrepreneurs
- Women-owned businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
- Western Canada
Additional information
- WEI includes four organizations across Western Canada.
- Services include business advisory support, training, networking, loans, and referrals.
- The British Columbia office is WeBC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) Program
What is the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)?
The Women’s Enterprise Initiative supports women entrepreneurs to start, scale up, and grow their businesses. It provides loans and related business support through WEI organizations across Western Canada.
Who is eligible for the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) program?
To be eligible for the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) program, you must:
Women entrepreneurs
Businesses in Western Canada
Start-up or growth stage
What expenses are eligible under Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)?
Starting a business.
Scaling up a business.
Growing a business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)?
You can contact Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) by email at inquiry@we-bc.ca or by phone at 1-800-643-7014.
Where is the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) available?
The Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)?
Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) is funded by Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)