Parkdale Centre for Innovation — Women Founders Stream ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Women-owned businesses (majority ownership and control by women) - Solo female entrepreneurs and sole proprietors - Incorporated companies with female leadership - Early-stage startups founded or co-founded by women - Established small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth - Businesses operating in any industry sector (with possible exceptions for prohibited sectors) - Applicants must be Canadian residents with a valid business registration ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding (training/skills program subsidy) - Amount: Typically covers training program costs (specific cap not detailed in description; varies by program offerings) - Matching Requirement: Likely requires participant or business co-investment (verify exact ratio with program administrator) - Repayability: Non-repayable — funds are provided as a grant, not a loan - Disbursement: Training subsidies paid directly or reimbursed upon program completion and proof of participation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Leadership development training - Business skills courses (management, operations, strategy) - Entrepreneurship training modules - Revenue growth planning and financial modeling education - Business goal-setting workshops - Professional development programming related to business expansion - Program tuition and materials fees (where applicable) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Program Participation: Applicants must commit to attending and completing the full training curriculum - Performance Metrics: Participants must set measurable revenue and growth goals at program start - Progress Tracking: Regular milestone check-ins to demonstrate engagement and goal progress - Post-Training Accountability: May require progress reports at 3, 6, or 12 months post-completion - Business Registration: Valid business license or registration must be maintained throughout program - Eligibility Verification: Proof of female ownership/leadership may be required at application -