Grants & Programs for Entrepreneurs
And Other Useful Resources Updated December 2024
Spice Up Your Brand Story: Storytelling Cohort for Female Entrepreneurs
Standing Out is Hard—Your Story Can Change That
As a female entrepreneur, the market can feel overcrowded. It’s tough to cut through the noise, attract the right investors, and build partnerships that move your business forward. But here’s the secret: your story is your edge.
In a world full of options, your story is what makes you memorable. It turns first impressions into lasting relationships and helps you connect deeply with your audience. Whether pitching, networking, or growing your online presence, your compelling story sets you apart.
Join Our 4-week Storytelling Cohort and create your story.
Spice Up Your Brand Story is a 4-week immersive program that offers personalized coaching to help you craft a story that reflect your voice, vision, and business goals—ready to share on your website, social media, and beyond.
Only 12 spots available – so don’t wait, apply today!
for female entrepreneurs
Spice Up Your Brand Story Cohort: Deadline January 7th
This 4-week storytelling cohort program is designed to help women identifying entrepreneurs transform their unique lived experiences into a powerful story that opens doors to new opportunities for funding, collaboration, and growth. By the end of the cohort, you will walk away with four polished written stories to share throughout your community and beyond. Only 12 spots available!
for underrepresented entrepreneurs
IDEA Step-Up Program: Deadline December 16th
This 6-month program supports innovative companies in Life Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing, or Technology to grow. Receive up to $100,000 in business resources, support and perks to help scale your ventures.
for young entrepreneurs
The Arena 2025 Pitch Competition: Deadline January 31st
Don’t miss out on the opportunity of winning $10,000 with your business idea and to represent your university on a national scale. Modelled after the NCAA March Madness basketball competition, student entrepreneurs from across Canada will compete head-to-head in brackets to eventually become the best in the country.
for female entrepreneurs
Women in Tech Incubator
The Women in Tech JumpSTART Incubator, powered by York Region, is designed to help women in tech scale their venture with access to industry experts, peer support, and resources tailored to tech-focused growth. The program is open to women entrepreneurs who hold at least 50% ownership of a tech-based business in the GTA
for female entrepreneurs
Stouffville Small Business Challenge: Deadline March 14th
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with a passion for community and a dream of launching your business on Main Street? The Stouffville Village Small Business Challenge is your chance to bring that dream to life! We’re offering a prize of up to $50,000 to help one lucky winner open their very own storefront in the heart of Stouffville. This challenge is designed to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit, support local businesses, and revitalize our Stouffville Village.
