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Qualifications
Who qualifies for the Women Entrepreneurship Centre (WEC) program? You can apply if you're:
- An entrepreneur who identifies as a woman.
- 50% or more of your business is women-owned.
- Open to feedback and new ideas.
- Open to provide regular constructive feedback to the program.
- Ready to launch and grow your business.
- 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
Note: No franchise operations can apply, and no multi-level marketing businesses can apply.
Benefits
The WEC provides successful applicants:
- Training focused on developing and managing your business.
- Leadership training, advisory services and mentoring.
- Shared coworking space (hot desks).
- An outstanding community of peers and supporters.
And the best part: it’s 100% free. No cost, no equity.
Location
Programming takes place online and in Waterloo, Kitchener, Brantford and Milton.
How to Apply
To successfully complete the program, applicants must:
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Apply online:
- Start My Business Boot Camp - Opens: Oct 1, 2020
- Grow My Business Accelerator - Opens: Jan 4, 2021
- Indigenous Business Boot Camp - Opens: Feb 4, 2021
- Undergo an interview, if necessary, and selection process.
- Agree to participate in training modules, online or in person.
- Create a business plan and cash flow report over the course of the program.
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We acknowledge the support of the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. The Laurier Women Entrepreneurship Centre is proudly partnered with:
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