Elevate Women+ Grant Analysis ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Women-identified founders and entrepreneurs in the technology sector - Gender-diverse entrepreneurs in the technology sector - Women-identified investors and investment professionals - Technology companies with women-identified or gender-diverse leadership - Early-stage to growth-stage tech businesses - Canadian-based technology enterprises (specific provinces may apply) ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable funding combined with support services - Funding Structure: Direct grant combined with in-kind support (mentorship, networking, programming) - Matching Requirements: To be confirmed based on program stream - Repayability: Non-repayable (grant-based, not loan-based) - Specific Amount: Not disclosed in available description; varies by program component ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business preparation and foundational development activities - Mentorship and coaching services - Professional development and skills training - Networking and relationship-building events - Technology sector-specific guidance - Investment readiness programming - Strategic business planning support - Capacity-building initiatives ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Applicants must self-identify as women or gender-diverse - Must operate in or be focused on the technology sector - Participation in mandatory mentorship component required - Attendance at networking and program sessions expected - Regular progress reporting and milestone tracking - Commitment to program duration (specific timeline varies) - Compliance with program eligibility criteria maintained throughout - Possible ongoing engagement requirements post-funding