BC Women Business Grants & Innovation Funding
Access $650M in BC women entrepreneurship support including Women's Enterprise Centre loans up to $150,000, Innovate BC women programs, Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund, tech women leadership initiatives, and comprehensive innovation funding across British Columbia.
🚀 BC Women Entrepreneurship 2026 Highlights
Canada's Innovation Hub for Women Entrepreneurs
British Columbia leads in women entrepreneurship innovation with $650M in provincial support, WeBC financing up to $150,000, Innovate BC tech programs, and comprehensive resources designed to help women start, innovate, and scale businesses across BC's dynamic economy.
BC Women Business Support Programs
Business Loans & Advisory
• Loans for market-ready startups and expansions
• Equal Access to Capital (EAC) program under $50K
• Business advisory and coaching services
• Training and skills development programs
WeBC Eligibility
Ownership: 51%+ women-owned BC businesses
Age: Over 19 years old, Canadian citizen/PR
Business Stage: Market-ready, expansion, or acquisition
Equity: 25% minimum equity contribution required
📋 WeBC Loan Uses:
- • Startups: New business launch and market entry
- • Expansion: Business growth and capacity increases
- • Equipment: Leasehold improvements and purchases
- • Working Capital: Operating expenses and cash flow
- • Acquisition: Purchasing established businesses
- • Market-Ready: For-profit businesses ready to operate
Innovation & Technology Support
• Women-led tech startups and scale-ups
• Innovation funding and grant programs
• Commercialization support services
• Acceleration and incubation programs
• Technology sector connections
Innovate BC Benefits
Funding: Tech innovation grants and loans
Mentorship: Industry expert connections
Acceleration: Program support for scale-ups
Networks: BC tech ecosystem access
Indigenous Women Business Support
Annual grant program for Indigenous women-owned businesses (51%+ ownership) in BC facing systemic barriers in accessing lending opportunities, providing development resources and networking through CCIB's Tools for Indigenous Business program.
IWEF Eligibility
Ownership: 51%+ Indigenous women-owned
Registration: For-profit business in Canada/BC
Identity: First Nations, Métis, or Inuit women
Barriers: Systemic lending access challenges
Tech Leadership Development
Comprehensive programs supporting women in BC's technology sector through leadership development, mentorship, funding access, networking, and career advancement initiatives in software, AI, clean tech, and digital innovation.
Tech Programs
BC Tech: Women in tech ecosystem programs
Accelerators: Vancouver tech accelerator access
Mentorship: Senior tech leader connections
Funding: Tech-specific grant opportunities
Regional Support Services
Regional women business organizations across BC providing localized support, networking, training, and funding guidance tailored to community needs in Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, and other BC regions.
Regional Resources
Vancouver: Metro women business networks
Victoria: Capital region entrepreneur support
Interior: Kelowna and regional programs
Rural: Small community business support
National Program BC Delivery
Access to federal WELF microloans up to $50,000 through WEOC network delivered by WeBC in British Columbia with business advisory, training, and comprehensive women entrepreneur support services.
WELF BC Benefits
Microloans: Up to $50K for women businesses
Flexible Terms: Customized repayment schedules
Advisory: Business coaching and mentorship
National Network: WEOC resources and connections
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