Sign up for an event, find a business coach or enrol in our eLearning business courses. Whatever stage you are at in your business, you can find opportunities to network and upskill with ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs.

No, ELLEvate is open to any woman over the age of 18. Diversity in background, thought, and lived experience is a strength. We encourage people of diverse backgrounds to participate in events and apply for the Pre-Accelerator (such as members of racialized or newcomer communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, or those with disabilities or special needs, among others).

The ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator is a 3-month program designed to help women-led startups in Quebec take their businesses to the next level through intensive support and training. During the Pre-Accelerator program, 10 women-led startups who are selected will receive mentorship, coaching, and workshops designed to help them refine their business ideas, develop growth strategies, and prepare for the pitch competition that takes place at the end of the program. The pitch competition offers cash awards to the most promising women-led startups in Quebec, providing an opportunity for participants to secure funding and take their businesses to the next level.

If you are a woman with a feasible idea or product, and you believe you have what it takes to grow your business, we encourage you to apply and take advantage of the resources and support we offer to help you succeed. Join our mailing list at the bottom of the page to be notified when applications for our next ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs Pre-Accelerator open. 

The Call for Applications is currently closed. However, for future Pre-Accelerator Programs, take note that before applying for our program to please carefully review and comply with the eligibility criteria listed below:

– Be a dedicated founder or co-founder who identifies as a woman (said founder must also be the main participant for the program).
– Startup must be at least 50% women-led.
– Have a feasible, creative and innovative process, product or solution.
– Demonstrate the potential for start-up scaling or growth.
– Be willing to contribute $100 towards a $1,000 Cohort Award is required. The recipient of the award will be chosen by the cohort.
– Be driven, coachable, and collaborative.
– Be a Quebec resident.
– Be able to participate in English.
– Be over the age of 18.
– Be able to commit to the 3-month online program.

Through ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs, you can connect with networks of entrepreneurs and find potential partners, mentors and role models. You can make use of the ELLEvate Facebook group, attend our entrepreneurship events, or access opportunities to connect through business coaching. If you would like to be matched with a mentor and receive at least one hour of support, your business coach can set that up for you.