Women Entrepreneurship Fund (WEF)

About this program

Non-repayable funding for women-owned businesses to expand operations, innovate product lines, hire staff, and access new markets. Supports equipment, marketing, R&D, with prioritization for early-stage and growth-stage businesses.

What this program funds

The Women Entrepreneurship Fund is a federal program run by Innovation, Science & Economic Development Canada that provides non-repayable funding to women-owned and women-led businesses across Canada.

The program supports business expansion, product innovation, staff hiring, and market access. Eligible uses of funding include equipment purchases, marketing activities, research and development, and related business expenses. Early-stage and growth-stage businesses are prioritized for support.

The fund accepts applications on a rolling basis with no set deadline.

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