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

We are currently not accepting applications. Please see the schedule below for future application periods. 

• Apply online:
  • Start My Business Boot Camp - Opens: Dec 1, 2020
    
    • Jan 19- March 11 | Tuesdays & Thursday from 6-8:30 PM
    • APPLY NOW 
  • Grow My Business Accelerator - Opens: Jan 11, 2021  
    • Spring 2021 Start 
  • Indigenous Business Boot Camp - Opens: Feb 4, 2021  
    • Spring 2021 Start 

Next Steps

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

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