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Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs for the Quebec region
Updated February 11th, 2020
Updated February 11th, 2020
Programs and initiatives Targeted revenues Women entrepreneur needs Growth stage of targeted businesses
Inspiration Access to resources Financing Development Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Start-ups Expansion Reaching new markets
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Women Entrepreneurs All revenues
Women in Technology Venture Fund All revenues
Supplier Diversity All revenues
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
Cheffes de file $5M to $25M
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
Not specified
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
IP awareness and education program Not specified
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal - ACCLR / Info entrepreneurs
Not specified
City of Montréal Not specified
École d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce
Not specified
Ernst & Young (EY)
EY Entrepreneurial Winning WomenTM $2M to $30M
Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs BDC is proud to provide you the Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs*. This guide identifies the various initiatives of BDC partner organizations that can help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses. The initiatives are presented according to their needs and stage of development.
Women entrepreneur needs Inspiration: Benefit from sharing success with other women entrepreneurs Access to resources: Learn more about relevant resources and available support options Financing: Access to financingDevelopment: Knowledge and access to resources/initiatives that allow women to develop the necessary business skills to succeedNetwork of contacts, partners and mentors: Connect with key players and a community of industry experts
Growth stage of target businessesStart-ups: Businesses in the early stages of development Expansion: Businesses looking to grow or scale upReaching new markets: Businesses expanding in Canada or in international markets
* This document is based on information provided by BDC’s various partners. Some initiatives may have evolved or changed since the publication of this document.
Updated February 11th, 2020
Programs and initiatives Targeted revenues Women entrepreneur needs Growth stage of targeted businesses
Inspiration Access to resources Financing Development Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Start-ups Expansion Reaching new markets
Export Development Canada (EDC)
EDC’s Women in Trade Investments Program
$100,000 and over
Femmessor
Conventional loans via the Fonds pour les femmes entrepreneures FQ
$200,000 to $1M
Share capital financing for women entrepreneurs
Over 1 M$
Welcome and referral over the phone
$0 to $50,000
Pre-financing advisory services $0 to $50,000
Personalized post-financing support $50,000 to $200,000
Femmessor Experts $50,000 to $200,000
Femmessor Co-Development Cells (start-ups)
$50,000 to $200,000
Femmessor Co-Development Cells (growing)
$200,000 to $1M
Femmessor seminars(men and women)
$0 to $50,000
Visibility and success of women entrepreneurs in Quebec
Over 1 M$
Fondation Montréal Inc.
Women’s entrepreneurship $0 to $50,000
Fonds de solidarité FTQ Not specified
Futurpreneur Canada
Start-up Program Not specified
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) All revenues
Business Women in International Trade (BWIT)
All revenues
CanExport All revenues
Updated February 11th, 2020
Programs and initiatives Targeted revenues Women entrepreneur needs Growth stage of targeted businesses
Inspiration Access to resources Financing Development Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Start-ups Expansion Reaching new markets
Inno-Centre (Corporation Inno-Centre du Québec)
Les Innovantes Not specified
Innovation Canada Not specified
La Ruche
Activer les idéateurs d’ici Not specified
Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec (MEQ)
Not specified
Montréal International Not specified
OSEntreprendre
OSEntreprendre Challenge, Business Creation and Successful Business Inc. divisions
$0 to $50,000
Public Services and Procurement Canada – Office of Small and Medium Enterprises
How to do business with the government of Canada
Not specified
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Support cells Not specified
Training, networking and assistance Not specified
ACCROIT (cooperative growth accelerators) and ACCROIT Tremplin
Not specified
Identification of women-owned businesses and large corporations
Not specified
Webinar - How to get Quebec government contracts
Not specified
Growing business development office (BDEC)
Not specified
Support for certification as a woman-owned business
Not specified
Due diligence audit Not specified
Matching of certified women-owned businesses with large corporations
Not specified
Updated February 11th, 2020
Programs and initiatives Targeted revenues Women entrepreneur needs Growth stage of targeted businesses
Inspiration Access to resources Financing Development Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Start-ups Expansion Reaching new markets
Trade missions in Canada, the U.S., Europe and different countries of the Francophonie
Not specified
SADC + CAE
Training, networking and assistance All revenues
Financial products and support All revenues
Youth Strategy All revenues
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
Not specified
WEConnect
Supplier forums and meet the buyer events
Not specified
Annual conferences across the globe Not specified
Office hours Not specified
WEConnect Academy Not specified
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH)
Not specified
Women Initiative Foundation
Transatlantic Over $1M
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Table of contents
BusinessDevelopmentBankofCanada(BDC).......................................................................p.3-5SupplierDiversity..........................................................................................................................................p.3WomenEntrepreneurs..................................................................................................................................p.4WomeninTechnologyVentureFund...........................................................................................................p.5
CaissededépôtetplacementduQuébec(CDPQ)......................................................................p.6Cheffesdefile................................................................................................................................................p.6
CanadaEconomicDevelopmentforQuebecRegions.................................................................p.7CanadianIntellectualPropertyOffice(CIPO).............................................................................p.8IPawarenessandeducationprogram...........................................................................................................p.8
ChamberofCommerceofMetropolitanMontreal–ACCLR/Infoentrepreneurs.........................p.9CityofMontréal......................................................................................................................p.10Écoled’EntrepreneurshipdeBeauce.......................................................................................p.11Ernst&Young(EY)..................................................................................................................p.12EYEntrepreneurialWinningWomenTM.......................................................................................................p.12
ExportDevelopmentCanada(EDC).........................................................................................p.13EDC’sWomeninTradeInvestmentsProgram............................................................................................p.13
Femmessor........................................................................................................................p.14-23ConventionalloansviatheFondspourlesfemmesentrepreneuresFQ....................................................p.14FemmessorCo-DevelopmentCells(start-ups)...........................................................................................p.15FemmessorCo-DevelopmentCells(growing).............................................................................................p.16FemmessorExperts.....................................................................................................................................p.17Femmessorseminars(menandwomen)....................................................................................................p.18Personalizedpost-financingsupport...........................................................................................................p.19Pre-financingadvisoryservices...................................................................................................................p.20Sharecapitalfinancingforwomenentrepreneurs.....................................................................................p.21VisibilityandsuccessofwomenentrepreneursinQuebec........................................................................p.22Welcomeandreferraloverthephone.......................................................................................................p.23
FondationMontréalInc..........................................................................................................p.24Women’sentrepreneurship........................................................................................................................p.24
FondsdesolidaritéFTQ...........................................................................................................p.25Futurpreneur..........................................................................................................................p.26GlobalAffairsCanada(GAC)...............................................................................................p.27-29BusinessWomeninInternationalTrade(BWIT).........................................................................................p.27CanExport....................................................................................................................................................p.28TradeCommissionerService(TCS)..............................................................................................................p.29
Inno-Centre(CorporationInno-CentreduQuébec)..................................................................p.30LesInnovantes.............................................................................................................................................p.30
InnovationCanada..................................................................................................................p.31
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LaRuche.................................................................................................................................p.32Activerlesidéateursd’ici............................................................................................................................p.32
ManufacturiersetExportateursduQuébec(MEQ)..................................................................p.33MontréalInternational...........................................................................................................p.34OSEntreprendre......................................................................................................................p.35OSEntreprendreChallenge,BusinessCreationandSuccessfulBusinessInc.divisions..............................p.35
PublicServicesandProcurementCanada–OfficeofSmallandMediumEnterprises................p.36HowtodobusinesswiththegovernmentofCanada..................................................................................p.36
Réseaudesfemmesd’affairesduQuébec(RFAQ)...............................................................p.37-46ACCROIT(cooperativegrowthaccelerator)andACCROITTremplin..........................................................p.37Duediligenceaudit......................................................................................................................................p.38Growingbusinessdevelopmentoffice(BDEC)............................................................................................p.39Identificationofwomen-ownedbusinessesandlargecorporations..........................................................p.40Matchingofcertifiedwomen-ownedbusinesseswithlargecorporations................................................p.41Supportcells................................................................................................................................................p.42Supportforcertificationasawomen-ownedbusiness..............................................................................p.43TrademissionsinCanada,theU.S.,EuropeanddifferentcountriesoftheFrancophonie........................p.44Training,networkingandassistance...........................................................................................................p.45Webinar–HowtogetQuebecgovernmentcontracts...............................................................................p.46
SADC+CAE........................................................................................................................p.47-49Financialproductsandsupport...................................................................................................................p.47Training,networkingandassistance...........................................................................................................p.48YouthStrategy.............................................................................................................................................p.49
Sous-traitanceindustrielleQuébec(STIQ)...............................................................................p.50WEConnect........................................................................................................................p.51-54Annualconferencesacrosstheglobe.........................................................................................................p.51Officehours.................................................................................................................................................p.52Supplierforumsandmeetthebuyerevents..............................................................................................p.53WEConnectAcademy..................................................................................................................................p.54
WomenEntrepreneurshipKnowledgeHub(WEKH)..................................................................p.55WomenInitiativeFoundation.................................................................................................p.56Transatlantic.................................................................................................................................................p.56
3BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Supplier Diversity
Business DevelopmentBank of Canada (BDC)
bdc.ca/supplier
MissionDiversity makes good business senseAs the only bank devoted exclusively to entrepreneurs, BDC has an important role to play in promoting diversity and helping build world-class businesses.
As such, BDC is committed to expanding the presence of diverse suppliers in its procurement process.
Women entrepreneurs can register their business on bdc.ca/supplier, and find all procurement opportunities at BDC regarding goods, services and construction projects.
All revenues
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Business DevelopmentBank of Canada (BDC)
MissionHelp make canadian entrepreneurs the most competitive in the world. Play a leadership role in the ecosystem by supporting the growth and success of women entrepreneurs by building relationships of trust and respect with all partners through our leadership, guidance, customized advice and financial solutions, and workshops throughout Canada.
Objectives• Improve access to bdc services for women entrepreneurs• Meet the unique needs of women entrepreneurs by adopting a
personalized approach• Play a leading role in gender equality in relation to venture capital• Be a thought leader and catalyzer of canada’s ecosystem of
women entrepreneurs• Support skills development and financial literacy for women
entrepreneurs to help them access their ecosystem
Women Entrepreneurs
Marie-Chantale Lortie, Regional Manager, Partnerships514-461-5609 | [email protected] Beaulieu, Regional Director, Strategy implementation 514-461-5690 | [email protected]
All revenues
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Business DevelopmentBank of Canada (BDC)
MissionThe BDC Capital Women in Technology (WIT) Venture Fund of $200M is one of the world’s largest venture capital funds dedicated to investing in women-led technology companies.
The fund invests in women-led technology companies (from seed, to series A and B financing) that bring together the right people, technology and resources to transform and disrupt today’s markets. The fund invests in strong, scalable, revenue generating companies that want to grow quickly.
Most importantly, each company must be women-led—meaning it has a female founder, co-founder, CEO or executive driving the direction of the business. Executives must be in their role for a minimum of one year.
bdc.ca/capital
Women in Technology Venture Fund
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)Cheffes de file
cdpq.com
Mission and objectivesThe CDPQ launched a unique initiative with the goal of accelerating growth among women-owned companies. Cheffes de file brings together, by invitation, women entrepreneurs from across quebec with a track record of achievement and leadership who are running solid companies with a promising future.
Cheffes de file is a community of women entrepreneurs to which the CDPQ provides value-add resources and information to hone their strategic and operational thinking.
$5M to $25M
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:For more information, please contact the CED business office in your area. You will find their contact information at the following link: https://www.dec-ced.gc.ca/fra/contact/bureaux/index.html
MissionPromote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent.
ObjectiveCED offers guidance to Quebec businesses and regions toward the economy of tomorrow. CED focuses its interventions on SMEs and economic NPOs by building on innovation and inclusive growth, notably women entrepreneurs.
CED targets projects with significant economic spin-offs, by supporting SME investments for growth, productivity (adoption or adaptation of advanced technologies) and international commercialization, or by acting as a facilitator to bring together the right partners for a project.
Selection criteriaBeing a Quebec SME in manufacturing or high-added value services
Canada EconomicDevelopment for Quebec Regions
Not specified
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
IP awareness and education program
Canadian IntellectualProperty Office
Xavier [email protected]
ObjectiveOur aim is to ensure that IP is better understood by Canadians and is more strategically used as an integral part of innovation and business success. CIPO is committed to increasing IP awareness by delivering tailored and responsive products, services and training in collaboration with our partners and networks across Canada and around the world.
Not specified
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal – ACCLR / Info entrepreneurs
Cindy DesmaraisHead, Business Information514-496-4636cdesmarais@infoentrepreneurs.orgacclr.ccmm.ca
MissionProvide free, timely information to businesses about federal, provincial and municipal government programs, services and regulations as well as private-sector programs and competitions via the web, email and telephone, and in person, in 12 languages.
Strategic information centre: statistics and trends, company profiles, sector studies, etc.
Selection criteriaPre-diagnosis of business needs for a more effective referral.
Not specified
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
City of Montreal
MissionOptimize the potential of women entrepreneurs through the Action Plan for Entrepreneurship, which is implementing actions to specifically meet the needs of women entrepreneurs.
The many areas of action include support, coaching, skills development and awareness-raising among young women about the technology and digital industries.
Diane Duhamel514-872-9944dianeduhamel@ville.montreal.qc.caville.montreal.qc.ca
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
École d’Entrepreneurship de Beauce
Isabelle Leber Executive Director [email protected]/
MissionCreate a mythical institution, a space bringing all factors together to promote mutual exchange and support among entrepreneurs with the goal of driving the prosperity of Quebec as a whole.
Selection criteriaNo distinction between female and male entrepreneurs. All candidates are eligible.
Not specified
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Entrepreneurial Winning WomenTM
Ernst & Young (EY)
ObjectifsHelp women entrepreneurs achieve their potential through a personalized leadership program. Specifically:
• Grow their knowledge of business strategy and practices• Identify possibilities for partnerships, strategic alliances, clients and
suppliers as well as potential private capital sources• Benefit from access to advice and support• Build leadership skills and identify growth opportunities • Gain greater national and regional visibility
Selection criteria• Be the founder and CEO of a private company in Canada or the
United States (with at least a 51% interest) • Have founded the company within the last 10 years• Have declared company sales of at least $2 million a year for the
last two financial years (candidate companies generally report annual revenue of between $2 million and around $30 million)
Martine [email protected]
$2M to $30M
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
EDC’s Women in Trade Investments Program
Export Development Canada (EDC)
[email protected]/femmes-en-commerce
MissionDedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage. As international risk experts, we equip Canadian companies with the tools they need – the trade knowledge, financing solutions, equity, insurance, and connections – to take on the world with confidence.
Objectives• Educate and provide knowledge to women entrepreneurs regarding
export planning, financial risks and mitigation tools, and market strategies to help build skills and confidence to enter new markets
• Offer awareness of export opportunities and provide business connections
• Increase access to EDC’s financial tools for women-owned and women-led businesses for exporting and international expansion including loan guarantees and credit insurance
• Personalized approach to providing advice, insights, long-term relationship, and added value
• Inspire and build a trade culture in Canada to ultimately have more Canadian women-owned and women-led companies exporting and growing in global markets
$100,000 and over
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Conventional loans via the Fonds pour les femmes entrepreneures FQ
Femmessor
MissionTo contribute directly to the creation, growth and acquisition of businesses managed and held solely or in part by women, in the 17 regions of Quebec.
To provide financing, coupled with guidance adapted to women entrepreneurs' specific needs, enabling them to build sustainable and prosperous businesses.
ObjectiveTo foster the creation, growth and acquisition of businesses managed and held solely or in part by women.
Selection criteriaWomen holding at least 25% of the business's shares (votes) and occupying a strategic position.
Stéphanie Dumont1-844-523-7767, ext. [email protected]
$200,000 to $1M
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Femmessor Co-Development Cells (start-ups)
Femmessor
ObjectivePromote women entrepreneurs’ development through a cell made up of peer entrepreneurs and through the power of co-development.
Selection criteriaWomen in business for at most three years, holding at least 25% of the business' shares (votes) and occupying a strategic position.
Geneviève Lessard1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
$50,000 to $200,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Femmessor
Geneviève Lessard1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
ObjectivePromote the growing entrepreneur's development through the power of co-development.
Selection criteriaWomen entrepreneurs managing a growing business (often in its initial growth phases).
Femmessor Co-Development Cells (growing)
$200,000 to $1M
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Femmessor Experts
Femmessor
ObjectiveOffer women entrepreneurs (or those thinking of starting a business) across Quebec a source of inspiration and motivation to dare to take action, and to offer them concrete tools.
Selection criteriaAny business financed through Femmessor.
Geneviève Lessard1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
$50,000 to $200,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Femmessor seminars (men and women)
Femmessor
ObjectiveOffer entrepreneurs (or those thinking of starting a business) across Quebec a source of inspiration and motivation to dare to take action, and to offer them concrete tools.
Selection criteriaMen and women entrepreneurs wanting to start a business.
Véronique Dargis1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
$0 to $50,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Personalized post-financing support
Femmessor
Geneviève Lessard1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
Objectives• Offer personalized guidance based on the needs of women
entrepreneurs receiving financing from the Fonds FQ or in share capital.
• Help women develop their full potential and maximize their business success.
Selection criteriaWomen-owned businesses having received financing through the Fonds pour les femmes entrepreneurs FQ or in share capital, thanks to our partner Desjardins Capital
$50,000 to $200,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Pre-financing advisory services
Femmessor
ObjectiveOffer guidance to women entrepreneurs who want to receive financing
Selection criteriaWomen holding at least 25% of the business's shares (votes), occupying a strategic position, and hoping to get financing through a loan or share capital.
France Déry1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
$0 to $50,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Share capital financing for women entrepreneurs
Femmessor
ObjectivePromote the growth of women-owned businesses through share capital investments.
Selection criteriaGrowing businesses (those recording three years of profit). Women holding at least 25% of the business's shares (votes) and occupying a strategic position.
Myriam Paquin1-844-523-7767, ext. [email protected]
Over $1M
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Visibility and success of women entrepreneurs in Quebec
Femmessor
Véronique Dargis1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
ObjectivePromote women entrepreneurs from Quebec, and feature inspiring models.
Selection criteriaInspiring women entrepreneurs, recognized for their business success(es).
Over $1M
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Welcome and referral over the phone
Femmessor
ObjectiveOffer a personal and warm welcome to all of Quebec's women entrepreneurs and guide them to the right resources
Selection criteriaBeing a woman entrepreneur or a woman wanting to start a business.
Zineb Aharbil1-844-523-7767 [email protected]
$0 to $50,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Women’s entrepreneurship
Fondation Montréal Inc.
MissionPromote the success of ambitious young entrepreneurs from Montreal who have an innovative start-up project. Bursaries (up to $30,000), workshops and coaching are offered by 450 experienced business men and women who volunteer to help. New program in 2019: one-day Boost camp.
Objectives• Increase the number of women who move from an idea/intention to
action • Increase the number of women who submit bursary applications
Selection criteria• From 18 to 35 years old• Having an innovative project • Not having made sales / recurring sales for over a year • Being ready to initiate sales within the next 12 months• Show that the project has the potential to create jobs• Live in the Greater Montreal area (head office on the Island of
Montreal or the South Shore)
[email protected] $0 to $50,000
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
MissionCreated in 1983, the Fonds de solidarité FTQ is a development capital fund that calls upon the solidarity and savings of Quebecers to help fulfill its mission to contribute to Québec's economic growth by creating, maintaining or protecting jobs through investments in small and medium-sized businesses in all spheres of activity. The Fonds also seeks to encourage Quebecers to save for retirement and to offer its over half a million shareholders-savers a reasonable return over and above the outstanding tax benefits they receive by purchasing Fonds shares.
FinancingThe Fonds de solidarité FTQ offers businesses custom financing that complements traditional sources. Two types of loans are available: Equity loan• Investment horizon of 5 to 10 yearsInsecured loan• No collateral required• Competitive risk-base interest rate• Custom terms
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Futurpreneur Canada
MissionTo provide early-stage financing, mentorship and other resources to help aspiring entrepreneurs aged 18-39 launch successful businesses that contribute to sustainable economic development in their communities and for Canada.
ObjectiveTo support young entrepreneurs launch successful businesses.
Selection criteriaViability of the business plan + personal credit score.
Futurpreneur [email protected]
Start-up Program
$50,000 to $250,000
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27BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Business Women in International Trade (BWIT)
ObjectiveThe BWIT program seeks to open international markets to Canadian women-owned companies. It offers targeted products and services to help women entrepreneurs go global with their businesses.
Selection criteriaBusinesses must fit the TCS’s definition of a client, including the ability to export immediately.
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
All revenues
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28BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
CanExport
ObjectiveCanExport provides direct financial assistance to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) registered in Canada to help them develop new export opportunities and markets, especially high-growth emerging markets.
Eligible activitiesTo be eligible, activities must aim to promote international business development and must go beyond the applicant’s core activities, represent new initiatives and provide an opportunity to yield incremental results. For illustrative purposes, these activities could include:• Business travel• Participation at trade fairs• Market research• Adapting marketing tools for a new market• Legal fees associated with a distribution/representation agreement
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
All revenues
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
ObjectiveFor more than 120 years, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) has been helping Canadian companies break into international markets. Canadian trade commissioners are located in more than 160 cities in Canada and worldwide, and can help with international business expansion by providing key business insights and access to an unbeatable network of international contacts.
Selection criteriaBusinesses must fit the TCS’s definition of a client, including the ability to export immediately.
Trade Commissioner Service (TCS)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
All revenues
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30BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Les Innovantes
Inno-Centre(Corporation Inno-Centre du Québec)
MissionOffer consulting services to SMEs that must meet the challenge of expanding their companies.
Objectives• Help women entrepreneurs perfect their skills• Help them with consulting resources • Help them develop within the business• Help their business attain its optimal development
Selection criteria• Businesses with more than $2M in sales• Women shareholders holding a managerial position • Businesses having to meet a growth challenge• Referral from a venture capital investor, a government agency for
the economy, a city or region's economic development service, or from Femmessor
Pierre NelisChief Operating Officer514-987-9550 / 1-877-987-9550 [email protected] inno-centre.com
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Innovation Canada
MissionFrom funding to expert advice to driving new collaborations, the Government of Canada’s flagship programs and services are designed to help businesses innovate, create jobs and grow Canada’s economy.
The innovation.canada.ca digital platform brings it all together in one place. It's the place to go to get a tailored list of everything that government can do for your business.
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32BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Activer les idéateurs d’ici
La Ruche
Sophie ReisExecutive director, innovation, La RucheCo-founder, La Ruche Grand Montré[email protected]
MissionLa Ruche is a non-profit organization specialized in crowdfunding. Its mission is to encourage the emergence of projects that stimulate the influence and vitality of a given region. Through its proximity crowdfunding platform and its partners, La Ruche actively contributes to the development of new projects in the province of Quebec.
• Program 1 : Crowdfunding coaching• Program 2 : Access to additional financing (bursaries, loans and
grants) through partners
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33BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec (MEQ)
Ana MeijaDirector, Manufacturing Projects514-866-7774, ext. [email protected]
MissionSupport manufacturers facing labour, innovation and export issues, as well as represent members before provincial and federal governments to create a business environment that will allow manufacturers to compete at home and abroad.
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34BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Montréal International
MissionAttract entrepreneurs to Greater Montreal.
Cédric Tawil514-987-9393cedric.tawil@mtlintl.comwww.montrealinternational.com
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
OSEntreprendre Challenge, Business Creation and Successful Business Inc. divisions
OSEntreprendre
Éric Darveau581-307-2917eric.darveau@osentreprendre.quebecosentreprendre.quebec
ObjectiveThe OSEntreprendre Challenge is deployed in all regions of Québec to turn the spotlight on projects in their communities.
Business Creation Division The Business Creation division of the OSEntreprendre Challenge offers new entrepreneurs, during the launch year of their business, an opportunity to have their project vetted, to receive bursaries, to grow their network and to share their passion (50 % of participants are women).
Successful Business Inc. The Successful Business Inc. division promotes businesses that have already taken part in the OSEntreprendre Challenge, that are still in business after five years, and whose track record boasts five ingredients of success: achievements, values, finances, outlook and teamwork. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to take stock and foster the spirit of entrepreneurship by sharing their journey.
$0 to $50,000
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Public Services andProcurement Canada -Office of Small and Medium Entreprises How to do business with the government of Canada
Program overviewStrives to provide information to women entrepreneurs to assist them in identifying relevant opportunities to do business with the government.
ObjectiveProvide women entrepreneurs access to government tenders.
Selection criteriaWomen entrepreneurs with potential to bid on and fulfill public contracts.
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises – Region of [email protected]://buyandsell.gc.ca/support-smaller-businesses
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
ACCROIT (cooperative growth accelerators) and ACCROIT Tremplin
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
ObjectiveAccelerate the growth of businesses owned by women and help them meet the challenges from that growth.
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Due diligence audit
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Objectives• Allow Quebec SMEs to become certified so that they can make bids
to large corporations with supplier diversity programs• Inform WOBs of the certification criteria• Accelerate the process by being the bridge between WEConnect
and the assessors• Schedule appointments between assessors and WOBs
Main benefits: Access to large corporations and the opportunity to bid on contracts via a portal dedicated exclusively to diverse suppliers
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Growing business development office (BDEC)
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
ObjectivesThe project allows the RFAQ to effectively help businesses majority-owned by women to take advantage of opportunities provided by supplier diversity programs.
With this strategic tool, growing businesses supported by this program will be able to create new business opportunities, particularly with large corporations in local, regional and international markets.• Accelerate the business's growth by getting the support needed to
do so• More effectively help majority women-owned businesses take
advantage of the business opportunities provided by supplier diversity programs
Diane Diotte CoordinatorfortheGrowingBusinessDevelopmentOffice514-521-5119, ext. 123 / 1-800-332-2683 [email protected]
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
ObjectivesThe RFAQ and its economic partners in Quebec identify growing women-owned businesses (WOBs) that would benefit from meeting with large organizations likely to select them as suppliers.
The RFAQ identifies large organizations that are interested in choosing WOBs as suppliers or that are in the process of implementing a supplier diversity policy.
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
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Identification of women-owned businesses and large corporations
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Matching of certified women-owned businesses with large corporations
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
MissionHelp Quebec SMEs bid on large-corporation contracts and ultimately win them.
The success of the Développement économique féminin (DEF) program is due in large part to this matching between large corporations and certified businesses.
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Support cells
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Vivianne BeauséjourCoordinator, Support Cells514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
ObjectivesEncourage sharing expertise and professional experiences. Encourage enriching conversations between businesswomen in various fields.
• Develop strong connections (informal and private meetings)• Share winning strategies • Receive personalized advice• Exchange unique expertise in a completely confidential setting • Break out of isolation and discover the benefits of having a business
network in terms of visibility and career path• Benefit from many different perspectives• Develop self-confidence• Practice teamwork • Test leadership skills• Speak and share in a safe and confidential environment• Create connections to reach goals faster • Be part of a fast-growing group of businesswomen ready to help
each other
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Support for certification as a woman-owned business
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
ObjectivesThe RFAQ has a mandate to help women-owned businesses (WOBs) increase their development potential so that they can ultimately do business with large Canadian or international organizations.
• Access to large corporations• Support to properly understand the criteria and issues• Access a new business development network• Build a new network of women entrepreneurs with the same goals• Access the necessary resources for successful business
development
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44BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Trade missions in Canada, the U.S., Europe and different countries of the Francophonie
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
ObjectivesPrepare, inform and support women entrepreneurs to meet large corporations during trade missions so they can make contacts and become suppliers.
• Meet with large corporations’ representatives and present products/services to them
• Know the criteria for becoming a supplier to large corporations• Integrate large, international supply chains• Meet women business leaders to network and create business
partnerships
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Training, networking and assistance
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
www.rfaq.ca
Program summarySeveral dynamic monthly activities organized across 13 regions in Quebec, in addition to the Réseau des jeunes femmes d’affaires du Québec, allowing businesswomen and women in leadership roles to reach their career and professional development goals.
Examples of training and activities include: breakfasts, lunchtime conferences, training cocktails, round tables, business speed-dating, days outdoors, contests, the Prix femmes d’affaires du Québec gala, conferences, VIP receptions, etc.
ObjectiveCreate connections, network, create partnerships and alliances, and do business with other women.
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Webinar – How to get Quebec government contracts
Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)
Lise BlondinProvincial Coordinator514-521-5119, ext. [email protected]
ObjectivesAs part of its strategic plan, the Government of Quebec, in partnership with the RFAQ, held an information session to inform participants of the countless opportunities small and medium-sized enterprises can enjoy by doing business with the Government of Quebec, followed by a series of five interactive coffee meetings and practical exercises.
• Allow SMEs to become suppliers for the provincial government, thereby allowing as many entrepreneurs as possible to benefit from this opportunity
• Raise awareness of the different government opportunities • Understand the Government of Quebec's procurement and purchase
process : public and limited tenders• Understand how to remain up-to-date with government needs—big
and small—for products and services• Understand how to prepare to make bids and to find them on the
sites• Tips and tricks to take advantage of government business
opportunities
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47BDC – Resource Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Financial products and support
SADC + CAE
Annie PomerleauProgram [email protected]
Diversified financial productsBusinesses can access a selection of financial products through SADC et CAE, from loans with preferential terms to short-term financing and non-repayable contributions.
Support for small businessesSADC et CAE give women entrepreneurs access to specialized expertise in a range of fields, such as technology integration, innovation, sustainable development, marketing, and business transfer and acquisition, by defraying the cost of consultation fees.
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Training, networking and assistance
SADC + CAE
MissionThe Réseau des SADC et CAE is a network of 66 organizations taking an active role in the economic development of their communities by stimulating engagement and coordination, initiating and supporting collective projects, and providing entrepreneurs with coaching and financing adapted to their needs.
SADC et CAE are found in all territories outside of major urban centres.
All SADC et CAE develop their own products and services, but they all offer certain of the same services, such as custom training and entrepreneur networking. They also provide flexible financing and personalized coaching tailored to a business’ needs.
Paul GauthierExecutive [email protected]
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Youth Strategy
SADC + CAE
MissionThis program targets young people ages 18 to 39 who want to start or grow their own business.
• Personal unsecured loan• Two-year interest moratorium• Personalized coaching• Adapted training
CriteriaBeing a business owner with decision-making power. You are not required to be the majority owner.
Annie PomerleauProgram [email protected]
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Sous-traitance industrielle Québec (STIQ)
MissionA multi-industry association of Quebec-based businesses whose mission is to improve the competitiveness of manufacturing supply chains in order to promote the development of the Quebec economy.
Services1. B2B Matching – events, business opportunities, tours, conferences,
etc. 2. Manufacturing supply chain diagnostics3. Manufacturer-specific development program
514-875-8789 www.stiq.com Not specified
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Annual conferences across the globe
ObjectivesWEConnect International hosts conferences in its major markets for women business owners and business networks, government officials, corporate buyers, industry leaders and investors to participate in industry-focused business education, focused networking and corporate to women-owned business matching.
CriteriaWEConnect International identifies, educates, registers and certifies business based outside of the U.S. that are at least 51% woman-owned, as well as managed and controlled by one or more women.
647-453-5483weconnectinternational.org
WEConnect
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Office Hours
ObjectivesOffice Hours is a mentorship program matching women business owners with corporate representatives to receive feedback, strategic advice and information regarding their chosen industry.
Selection criteriaWEConnect International identifies, educates, registers and certifies business based outside of the U.S. that are at least 51% woman-owned, as well as managed and controlled by one or more women.
647-453-5483weconnectinternational.org
WEConnect
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Contact information
Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Supplier forums and meet the buyer events
ObjectivesThese events between corporate buyers and women business owners (WBOs) may include matchmaking for certified businesses, pitching, workshops and panels to develop entrepreneurial skills.
CriteriaWEConnect International identifies, educates, registers and certifies business based outside of the U.S. that are at least 51% woman-owned, as well as managed and controlled by one or more women.
647-453-5483weconnectinternational.org
WEConnect
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
WEConnect Academy
ObjectivesWEConnect Academy provides online training and additional resources and information to help WEConnect's global network of women business owners achieve their growth objectives, become business-ready to close deals with multinational corporations, learn from experts and fellow WBEs about the dos and don'ts of managing a company, discover innovative tools and strategies, build a network of support, and more.
CriteriaWEConnect International identifies, educates, registers and certifies business based outside of the U.S. that are at least 51% woman-owned, as well as managed and controlled by one or more women.
647-453-5483weconnectinternational.org
WEConnect
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Women EntrepreneurshipKnowledge Hub (WEKH)
MissionThe Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) shares research, resources and best practices on women entrepreneurs in Canada.
Made up of 10 regional hubs, WEKH operates in both official languages and includes a network of over 250 organizations, that reach more than 100,000 women entrepreneurs, as well as an expanding network of experts and researchers from across Canada and around the world.
ObjectivesThe WEKH shares research, resources and best practices to build an inclusive innovation ecosystem that breaks down stereotypes about women entrepreneurs and barriers for diverse women.
WEKH is a part of the Government of Canada’s Women Entrepreneurship Strategy that seeks to double the amount of women entrepreneurs by 2025.
Wendy Cukier, MA, MBA, PhD, DU (Hon) LLD (Hon) M.S.C. (she/her)Professor, Entrepreneurship and Strategy, Ted Rogers School of ManagementDirector, Diversity Institute [email protected] // 416-979-5000 x6740 wekh.ca
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Women entrepreneurs’ needs
Inspiration from other womenentrepreneurs
Access to resources and available support options
Financing
Development of necessary skills to succeed
Network of contacts, partners and mentors
Growth stage of targeted businesses
Start-ups
Expansion
Reaching new markets
Targeted revenues:
Transatlantic
Women Initiative Foundation
MissionPromote women in the world of business and the economy in general. WIF aims to promote women at all levels of business and shatter the glass ceiling they face, in terms of salary and career. • Various events• Training (Stanford) • Access to women leaders to help them grow their business • Canadian women have access to French mentors
Selection criteria• Minimum $1M in sales• Minimum of 3 years in business
Anne-Marie Hubert / [email protected] Bergevin / [email protected] Over $1M
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