WEOC National Loan Program

Supporting the big dreams of Canada’s women entrepreneurs with loans of up to $50,000.
  • Women's enterprise organization of Canada
Overview of the WEOC National Loan Program program:

The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) Loan Program is designed to provide financial support to women entrepreneurs across Canada. This program aims to empower women-led businesses by offering accessible loan options to help them start, grow, and succeed in their entrepreneurial ventures.

Benefits of the WEOC National Loan Program program:
  • The WEOC Loan Program focuses on several key objectives:
  • Increase Access to Capital: Provide women entrepreneurs with the financial resources needed to launch and expand their businesses.
  • Support Business Growth: Assist women-owned businesses in scaling their operations and reaching new markets.
  • Foster Economic Inclusion: Promote economic inclusion by supporting diverse women entrepreneurs across various sectors and regions.
  • Encourage Innovation: Enable women-led businesses to innovate and develop new products and services.
Eligibility criteria of the WEOC National Loan Program program:
  • To be eligible for the WEOC Loan Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Women-Owned Business: The business must be at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women.
  • Canadian Business: The business must be registered and operating in Canada.
  • Business Plan: Applicants must have a viable business plan demonstrating the potential for success and growth.
  • Creditworthiness: Applicants must meet the credit and financial requirements set by the loan program.
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