ISED's renewed Women Entrepreneurship Strategy includes a Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund delivering loans to women business owners through partner organizations, plus an Ecosystem Fund for not-for-profit support organizations.
Facts come from federal news releases. Ecosystem Fund call was announced to close Nov 9, 2026.
| Terms | Loans of up to $50K through partners; Ecosystem Fund contributions go to organizations, not individuals. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Women-owned start-ups and small businesses |
| Region | Canada-wide |
| Official site | https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/06/minister-valdez-announces-new-funding-for-the-women-entrepreneurship-strategy.html |
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