WES Ecosystem Fund 2027

The WES Ecosystem Fund 2027 provides up to 80 million Canadian dollars in non-repayable contributions to eligible Canadian not-for-profit organizations that develop and deliver programs supporting women entrepreneurs and majority women-owned businesses. Funding supports projects over a four-year period beginning in 2027–28 and concluded by March 31, 2031, with project budgets ranging from 250,000 to 6 million dollars. The initiative aims to strengthen Canada’s entrepreneurship ecosystem through activities such as accelerators, incubators, access to capital, procurement opportunities, and capacity-building services for women entrepreneurs.

Funding of up to 80 million CAD total, distributed over four years; project budgets between 250,000 and 6 million CAD.

Eligible organizations are Canadian not-for-profit organizations that develop and deliver programs, services, and initiatives supporting women entrepreneurs and majority women-owned businesses.

Submit proposals via the official application process; a dedicated PDF application form is provided for submission.