Accelerate HER PEI
Accelerate HER PEI is a 12-week program led by PEIBWA and delivered from PEIBWA’s Rural Women’s Business Centre both in-person and virtually. This program will serve high-potential women business owners operating in PEI.
This 12-week program involves both accelerator programming and one-on-one mentorship support to learn how to grow your business.
Offered by PEI Business Women's Association
Amount
No specific amount specified
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Who can apply
All women-owned, for-profit businesses (defined as being at least 51% owned by a woman or women), in any sector currently registered in Prince Edward Island that have been in continuous operation for at least one year are invited to apply.
Preference may be given to underrepresented populations including but not limited to indigenous women and women of colour, Rural women business owners, women in trades and STEM disciplines, newcomers and women with disabilities.
About the funding
There is no cost for individuals selected for the cohort to participate in the program.
Participants will benefit from free access to business support services customized to meet their individual needs. This includes weekly group meetings, one-on-one mentorship, peer support, and a pool of expertise with a variety of businesses and industry leaders.
- Dedicated workspace for the cohort on-site at the Rural Women’s Business Centre in Central Bedeque
- Two hours per week of group learning (in-person/virtual), based at the Rural Women’s Business Centre
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- Peer support and networking with other women business owners
- Weekly goal-setting and follow-up with preparatory resources
- Pool of expert presenters to speak on a variety of business topics based on an intake assessment of participants
- One-on-One matchmaking with an experienced business owner/entrepreneur mentor
- Bi-weekly meetings with an assigned mentor
- Access to business advisory support, program resources and materials
