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SheBoot

SheBoot is tackling the funding gap facing women entrepreneurs in tech by preparing them to pitch their business and secure investment.

Designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs for women founders, our program equips you with the skills and legal, financial, and go-to-market know-how to pitch your business and secure investment.

Offered by Invest Ottawa

Amount

A six-week bootcamp, seven months of catered support from advisors, a coach, and a ghost board, and a pitch competition for a prize from a total of $300,000 in equity-based investment from 30 women angels

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 Women-Led Program for Women-Led Businesses

Are you leading an early-stage startup? SheBoot can help you get the investment you need to take your business to the next level.

About the funding

SheBoot includes:

  1. A six-week bootcamp with interactive workshops and weekly pitch practices with investors
  2. Seven months of catered support from advisors, a coach, and a ghost board
  3. A pitch competition where you will vie for a prize from a total of $300,000 in equity-based investment from 30 women angels

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