WEOC Open Access
A supported pathway to up to $50,000 in financing
You’re worth the investment
The WEOC National Loan Program offers loans of up to $50,000 to eligible women entrepreneurs across Canada to start or grow a business. This program is delivered by Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada (WEOC) and funded by the Government of Canada through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Open Access provides a warmer, more supported connection for entrepreneurs who may face barriers to financing, including entrepreneurs who are Indigenous, Black, racialized, LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit, living with a disability, and those in northern, rural, or remote communities.
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WEOC Loan Program Eligibility
Individuals submitting loan applications must be:
- At least 19 years of age
- A Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
- Residing in Canada
Eligible businesses must:
- Have gross annual revenues that do not exceed $2 million
- Be over 50% women-owned