GrantEntrepreneurship ProgramCanadaExpand a Business
Fierce Founders Uplift
Funding and support for women or non-binary founders from equity-deserving groups.
Fierce Founders Uplift helps accelerate your path from startup to world leader. Participating companies receive $10,000 in non-matching funds and one-on-one advice from Communitech growth coaches.
Offered by Communitech
Amount
$10,000 in non-matching funds per participant, plus one-on-one coaching and workshops from Communitech growth coaches
Quick eligibility check
Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Anywhere in Canada
Who can apply
- A woman or non-binary founder from an equity-deserving group. (i.e. you identify with an under-represented ethnicity/race, as having a disability, or as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community).
- Coachable and driven.
- The founder of a tech company based in Ontario or across Canada.
- Has a minimum viable product, early market traction and ideas on how to elevate the business.
About the funding
Through this 3 - 5 month program, participants will:
- Receive $10,000 in non-matching funds.
- Connect and build relationships with like-minded entrepreneurs.
- Access hands-on support from Communitech’s experienced growth coaches to help build and execute on a customized growth plan.
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- Receive assistance identifying market opportunities and uncovering the gaps within their go-to-market strategy.
- Expand leadership and business skills through one-on-one coaching and workshops.
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