Last verified: June 2026
A national microloan of up to $50,000 for women and non-binary entrepreneurs, funded by the federal Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and delivered through regional Loan Fund Partners. It targets start-ups, sole proprietors and underrepresented owners who have trouble getting bank financing, with no minimum credit score. A regional partner advisor helps you prepare and submit the application.
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Check my eligibilityLoans, working capital, and lines of credit up to $500,000, with a provincial guarantee up to 90%
INCENTIVERepayable term loans at Bank of Canada rate + 0.5%; equity available in some cases
INCENTIVECustomized loans and advances toward strategic investment costs (case by case)