Foundations for Impact

Now Accepting Spring Applications!

6 Live Virtual Sessions Run Thursdays @ 12PM EST (Cohort meets once a week on Thursday, except for the last session on a Wednesday)

Deadline to apply: April 25th, 2024

Program runs May 2nd, 2024 - June 5th 2024

Hear from the DLM Team

Who

You see a need in your community, want to create change and see a business opportunity to do so. You have an idea or are in the early stages of traction and want to ensure your work creates impact. You are looking for community and planning tools to create a solid foundation for your business.

Eligibility 

You can apply for this program as a diverse self-identified woman or non-binary entrepreneur. This includes but is not limited to, women with disabilities; Indigenous women; women in rural or remote regions; recent immigrants; visible minority women; women who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender individuals; and women from Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs). Ideally, you are (co-)founder, or (co-)owner leading a business in Canada or are a key decision maker within the business.

What to expect 

  • Six live virtual facilitated learning sessions over a 6-week period within a community of women entrepreneurs

  • Each live session is 2 hours.

  • Office hours and Advisory sessions with Coaches.

  • A self-directed accountability group will take place within the cohort.

  • The expectation with the accountability groups is for the Founders to dedicate time to work on the practical concepts covered in the meetings together. Founders will be expected to come with the work completed to share with the larger group.

  • The program is delivered in English. French captions and French workbooks and slides will be available upon request.

  • Access to other Start Now Incubator activities, virtual connector events, and in-person events and activities.

What you will learn 

  • Methods for week-over-week implementation

  • Envisioning the business you want

  • Defining Impact

  • Building Foundational Assets

  • Creating the principles or beliefs that guide behaviours in our businesses.

  • Tying the foundational assets back to the problem in the market and what gap you serve.