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W
Women
EN
English (CLB 6 or more)
To have a business idea
To have an operating business
Applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for reopening.
5-day Online Bootcamp:
February 3 – 7
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Online on Zoom
FREE of charge to participants (government-funded program)
Please note this program is currently not accepting new applicants. Please check back for start dates of future cohorts.
The Integrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (IWEP) is a free, 1-week intensive bootcamp offered by TIES to support diverse and traditionally underserved women entrepreneurs in Alberta to launch a new business, or grow an existing one.
This bootcamp is ideal for women who already have a strong business idea or are actively running a business. If you're ready to dedicate one week to focused training, IWEP will provide the tools and insights needed to take your business to the next level.
- Quickly gain the essential skills you need to start and grow your business in just 5 days
- Join a community of like-minded women entrepreneurs and expand your professional network
- Build the self-assurance to make stronger, more confident business decisions
- Unlock new opportunities for mentorship, and business support
- Gain insights into business opportunities and strategies across Canada
- Participate in interactive, online sessions that fit your schedule and lifestyle.
- Continue receiving mentorship and guidance even after the program ends
Day 1 – Evaluate Target Market and Customer Problem
Day 2 – Understand Early Adopters and Existing Alternatives
Day 3 – Build your Value Proposition
Day 4 - Presentation & Feedback
Day 5 - Local Partners Session
Other Program Modalities
9-Week online Program [Currently unavailable]
Week 1 – Needs Assessment 1-on-1
Week 2 – Business Basics: Your Why, Customer Segment, and Value Proposition
Week 3 – Business Planning: Market Research, Pricing, and Business Operations
Week 4 – Individual Support 1on1
Week 5 – Financial Analysis/Formalizing Your Business: Legal Aspects, Startup Costs, Investments, and Cash Flow
Week 6 – Financial Analysis/Business Model: Accounting, Taxes, and Intro to Business Model Canvas
Week 7 – Individual Support 1on1
Week 8 – Advanced Marketing: Marketing Session, Marketing Lab, and Pitch
Week 9 – Finalizing Business Model & Next Steps: Complete Business Model, Networking and Resources
If you have any questions, please contact us through email at:
Entrepreneurship@immigrant-education.ca
Program Schedule
Upcoming Bootcamp
Currently closed. Stay tuned for new program dates.
If you have any questions, please contact us through email at:
Entrepreneurship@immigrant-education.ca
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TIES is located on the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy comprising the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations, the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley First Nations. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.
