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Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) - British Columbia - Canada
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Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)

Support for women entrepreneurs in British Columbia
Offered by
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Official source: canada.ca
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The WEI support page now describes WeBC services for women entrepreneurs in B.C., with updated service details and a new contact link.
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WEI support page updated
The WEI support page now presents WeBC as the delivery organization for women entrepreneurs in B.C., replacing the broader western-Canada framing with a B.C.-focused support description. It now lists mentoring, business training services, business advisory services, and loans for women business owners, and the contact path now points to WeBC’s Contact us page at https://we-bc.ca/contact-us/.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply

Current or aspiring women business owners

See full eligibility

Overview

PacifiCan supports WeBC to help women entrepreneurs in British Columbia grow. WeBC offers mentoring, business training, business advisory services, loans, resources, and peer network support for current or aspiring women business owners in British Columbia.
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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
Funds Providers

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

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Current or aspiring women business owners

Additional information

  • WeBC is available in English only.
  • WeBC works with regional partners.

Contacts

inquiry@we-bc.ca
1-800-643-7014

Frequently Asked Questions about the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) Program

What is the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI)?

PacifiCan supports WeBC to help women entrepreneurs in British Columbia grow. WeBC offers mentoring, business training, business advisory services, loans, resources, and peer network support for current or aspiring women business owners in British Columbia.

Who is eligible for the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) program?

To be eligible for the Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI) program, you must: Current or aspiring women business owners

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 Loans and Capital investments

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)