Women’s Companies are underrepresented amongst exporting enterprises. We are committed to expanding supports and building connections for women-owned businesses looking to scale up, increase their knowledge, and create pathways to export to global markets.
Women’s Enterprise Centre of Northern Ontario (WECNO) and Women’s Innovative Initiatives (WIN)
Funded by FedNor and FedDev respectively, WECNO and WIN ensure that all women in Ontario, regardless of location, have access to the right tools and resources to develop and grow their businesses. WECNO’s initiatives focus on key areas such as:
- Growing and Scaling Women’s Companies
- Encouraging Greater Participation of Women in the Economy by delivering tailored supports to scale up majority women-owned companies.
- Accessing New Growth Opportunities
- Accessing funding opportunities
o BIZGrowth
o Prosper Circles
- Expanding Access to Export Markets