The program has helped more than 250 entrepreneurs in different projects, such as NIWBE (New Immigrant Women Becoming Entrepreneurs), IWEP (Integrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Project), and Building Bridges.
Fill out your application today, and let us help you realize your business dreams!

The Integrated Women’s Entrepreneurship Project (IWEP) is a free, 9-week intensive program offered by TIES to support diverse and traditionally underserved women entrepreneurs in Alberta to launch a new business or grow an existing one.
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A free program designed to equip immigrant entrepreneurs in Calgary with the tools, mentorship, and confidence to start and grow successful businesses in Canada.
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Meet some of our inspiring graduates who are making a difference in their communities.
Explore our step-by-step guide designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs—from discovering your big idea to understanding the essentials of running a thriving business.
Download our Business GuideEmail us at entrepreneurship@immigrant-education.ca.

We acknowledge that we are gathered on the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Nations of the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai First Nations; the Îethka Nakoda Wîcastabi First Nations, comprised of the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations; and the Tsuut’ina First Nation. The City of Calgary is also homeland to the historic Northwest Métis and to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Métis Nation Battle River Territory (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow Métis District 6).