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FrThe Women Empowerment Awards has been created to recognize and celebrate the diverse achievements of women in Canadian business, leadership, community service, and lifetime achievement. It is designed to empower […]
THRIVE Academy Agrifood Pre-Accelerator Program Calling all agrifood innovators! Applications are now open for the third cohort of THRIVE Academy, a 12-week pre-seed accelerator program supporting agrifood tech startups looking to commercialize their innovations. Through this immersive program, entrepreneurs will gain invaluable insights, de-risk and validate their ideas, and develop a robust go-to-market strategy. The […]
Have you submitted your product for our flagship Product of the Year award? We’re looking for award worthy, BC made food and beverage products that are exceptional on taste, quality and all things that make for an amazing product. Deadline closes August 4, 2023 Apply Here >>>
Nominations are open for the Greater Vernon Chamber's 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards presented by Kal Tire, and it's an opportunity for the community to recognize the entrepreneurs, risk-takers and […]
Are you an innovative, globally-oriented business seeking to accelerate your growth? Then take a look at the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program. BSP can provide no-interest, repayable funding to […]
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Creative Industries Cohort of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)! TAP is a 5-day program designed to help SMEs TAP into […]
Who is it for? This program is for Canadian Indigenous-owned companies with an interest in the US Pacific Northwest. To be eligible, companies must have at least 51% or greater […]
The BCBusiness WOTY awards honour outstanding female entrepreneurs and business executives in seven categories: leader, entrepreneurial leader, innovator, community builder, change-maker, rising star and champion of equity and inclusion. Nominate […]
Applications now open for Accelerate Okanangan's cohort accelerator programs; Venture Validation, Market Ready, and Fundable. Joining a cohort-style program provides entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, resource, and networking opportunities to […]
Visa is committed to small business growth and offers women entrepreneurs across Canada a chance to receive $10,000 plus customized coaching and mentorship through YSpace, York University with the latest […]
Spring is currently recruiting women or non-binary founders of impact ventures for this challenge. This challenge is designed for founders who want to win up to $100k in dilutive funding, […]
CanExport SMEs provides up to $50,000 to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered in Canada for international business development activities. The program helps develop export opportunities for products and services […]
