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Empowering Women in the Purpose Economy
Putting Putting Women, Purpose, and Planet at the Heart of our Economy
Mentorship Opportunities for Women
Featuring mentorships for women in STEM, humanities, sustainability, innovation, and leadership development.
Innovation Factory & Women Funding Women
Innovation Factory provides comprehensive support to Ontario-based start-ups and scaling companies through advisory services, training, mentorship, and strategic connections. Its newly launched Femtech Canada network has been at the forefront of fostering innovation in women’s health, supporting female-identifying founders who are developing and commercializing women’s health products and solutions.
Women Funding Women (WFW) is a Canada-wide collective that mobilizes women investors, particularly angel investors, to support women-led ventures. WFW’s mission is to close the persistent funding gap for women entrepreneurs by activating a powerful network of investors committed to gender equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - Mentor Development
The National Mentor Development Program’s primary aim is to empower women and gender-diverse individuals within the trades by equipping them with valuable mentorship skills. This program also strives to establish a strong support network that offers coaching and showcases positive role models. The goal of the program is to enhance the retention and career advancement opportunities for women in the trades through creating effective mentors and, subsequently, mentorship relationships.