Resources for women entrepreneurs

Coaching and support networks 

Benefitting from support when it comes to the development of your business can help you achieve your growth objectives. In addition to providing coaching services, PME MTL collaborates with a vast network of business people.

→ The Soutien aux femmes entrepreneures (SFE)*, from the École des entrepreneurs du Québec, aims to help women achieve their entrepreneurial goals by accompanying them on virtual journeys across all regions of Quebec.  

→ The business news magazine Premières en affaires* explores the different facets of professional life for women. 

→ The Réseau des Femmes d’affaires du Québec (RFAQ)* inspires, connects and propels businesswomen in their professional activities, whether it is for the growth of their business, their national and international development or the progression of their professional future.    

→ The Prix Femmes d’affaires du Québec* is the only competition for Québec women entrepreneurs and businesswomen in all sectors. They aim to recognize and promote their excellence, their dynamism and their audacity. 

→ The FoundHers program offers coaching for women or non-binary persons who already have a business idea and who want to bring it to life

*Only available in French

Financing 

Need financial support? PME MTL works in collaboration with various funders who offer specific financing programs for women entrepreneurs.  

→ The Business Development Bank of Canada's Women in Technology Venture Fund is one of the largest venture capital funds in the world that invests in women-led technology companies. 

→ Evol's Underrepresented Communities Fund provides financing in the form of conventional loans ranging from $20,000 to $450,000 for diversified and inclusive ownership businesses. 

→ Export Development Canada's Women in Trade program helps Canadian women-owned and operated businesses expand internationally by providing them with knowledge and financial solutions. 

→ The Government of Canada's Businesswomen in International Trade program offers a variety of services to help Canadian women-owned and -operated businesses break into global markets.