Join us at Laurier

Becoming a Golden Hawk means more than just cheering on our (really good) varsity teams – it means being a student who cares about your community, who works hard in the classroom, and who takes advantage of all the learning opportunities that can happen outside the classroom, too.

Steps to Apply

Undergraduate Admissions Graduate Admissions

Sign Up For Email Updates

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Studies
Show Me the Campus

Come Visit Us

Virtual Tour – Waterloo

Virtual Tour – Brantford
Explore Our Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Home
Academics and Research
Faculties
Lazaridis School of Business and Economics
Applications

Applications

Qualifications

Who qualifies for the Women Entrepreneurship Centre (WEC) program? You can apply if you're:

You identify as a woman entrepreneur.
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 start and grow your business.

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

Online, servicing Women Entrepreneurs in Southern Ontario (from Ottawa to Windsor, and in between).

Application

Start My Business Boot Camp

The next cohort starts on August 17, 2021.

Grow My Business Accelerator

The next cohort starts on September 27, 2021. APPLY TODAY

Indigenous Business Boot Camp

Spring 2022 Start

Next Steps

Undergo an interview, if necessary, and the selection process.
Accept the invitation to apply and agree to participate in training modules, online or in person.

Join Our Newsletter to stay up-to-date on upcoming applications

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: