Last verified: June 2026
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs is the provincial delivery partner of the federal Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. It provides term loans of up to $150,000 to majority women-led Alberta businesses for equipment, inventory, marketing, technology, leasehold improvements, and working capital. Applicants need a credit score of at least 650, a minimum 25% owner equity on project costs, and the ability to pledge security. Advisory, mentoring, and training are available alongside the loan.
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Check my eligibilityTypically $1 million to $10 million per project, depending on scope
INCENTIVEUp to $75 per square foot of converted office space
INCENTIVELoans up to approximately $1,000,000 (average around $70,000)