ELLA Ascend
York University
Overview
Access one-on-one help, a community of peers and supporters, tailored resources and knowledge to scale your business, through a 4-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs.
At a glance
| Categories | advisory |
|---|---|
| Status | Not accepting applications |
| Closing date | 2026-03-16 |
| Region | ALL |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
You Are a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit or social enterprise Are working full-time on your venture Have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000 and paying customers (special exceptions for non-profit organizations and social enterprises) Can commit fully to the requirements of a 4-month accelerator program (around 1-2 days of programming per week) Use this to Access a community of women entrepreneurs who span across many backgrounds, industries, and specializations Get advice tailored to your specific business needs Access workshops, founder circles, insights from one-on-one mentorship, and curated networking opportunities
How it works
Note: applications are now closed. Join the waitlist for future programming.
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
ELLA Ascend is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
Similar funding opportunities
- ACANEA — Entrepreneurship Support Programs — Afro-Canadian Entrepreneurs Association
- Accelerated Growth Program — ventureLAB
- AC:Incubate — The Accelerator Centre
- Baffin Business Development — Business Counseling — Baffin Business Development Corporation
- BDC Industries — Creation and culture — Government of Canada, Business Development Bank of Canada