Take things up a notch with Uplift
Funding and support for women or non-binary founders from equity-deserving groups
Fierce Founders Uplift helps accelerate your path from startup to world leader. Participating companies receive $10,000 in non-matching funds and one-on-one advice from Communitech growth coaches.
Applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for more information.
To qualify for this program, you are:
- A woman or non-binary founder from an equity-deserving group. (i.e. you identify with an under-represented ethnicity/race, as having a disability, or as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community).
- Coachable and driven.
- The founder of a tech company based in Ontario or across Canada.
- Has a minimal viable product, early market traction and ideas on how to elevate the business.
Through this 3 - 5 month program, participants will:
- Receive $10,000 in non-matching funds.
- Connect and build relationships with like-minded entrepreneurs.
- Access hands-on support from Communitech’s experienced growth coaches to help build and execute on a customized growth plan.
- Receive assistance identifying market opportunities and uncovering the gaps within their go-to-market strategy.
- Expand leadership and business skills through one-on-one coaching and workshops.
Successful applicants will be selected to participate in an interview process with Communitech growth coaches.
Applications are currently closed. Stay tuned for more information.
Want to learn more about how Communitech helps founders? A Communitech membership is free for startups. Depending on your company stage, you’ll get access to the people, programs, services and events to help you get where you want to go. Learn more.
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