Last verified: June 2026
WeBC, formerly the Women's Enterprise Centre, is the federally supported women's enterprise organization for British Columbia. It lends from its own capital to majority women-owned BC businesses that are starting, buying, growing, or scaling, with terms over five years and flexible repayment. Loans go up to $150,000, and a co-lending tie with Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada can add another $50,000 for a $200,000 total. Free business advisory and skills training come alongside the loan.
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Check my eligibilityEnables investors to receive a 30% tax credit on equity they put into your company
INCENTIVESubsidized mentorship and business advisory support (no cash grant)
INCENTIVENon-repayable grants up to $99,999; First Citizens Fund loans up to $115,000