Her Idea Story Startup
Less than 10% of venture-backed companies have a female founder
Refugee women face a large number of barriers in their journey to success and empowerment. Our current ecosystem lacks the awareness, engagement, and understanding of the unique refugee woman experience.
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Applications now open for the September 2022 cohort!
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About us
HER Startup (HomERun Refugee Startup) is the first of its kind entrepreneurial training and funding opportunity for refugee women. It aims to unlock their potential by providing them with the skills and training they need to maintain and operate their own business! This unique program offers not only training, but also incubation, funding, mentorship opportunities, access to top investment organizations and a dedicated business consultant to help refugee women build their own startup and propel them to success.
Program Benefits
The perks of joining the HER Startup program.
Submit your business idea now!
HER Startup is here to support you, mentor you and provide you with access to the funding and training you need to help your dreams come to life!
Interested in learning more? We invite you to unlock your potential and connect with us!
HER Startup will be hosting a series of information sessions and we are inviting you to join us. Our program is a 6 month intensive training program designed to help give you the skillsets you need to launch and scale your business. If you are a potential candidate, the sessions will provide you with specific details about the program and will allow you to meet the team!
Criteria
Have an Idea
A viable
business idea
Complete the Application Form
Complete an application form.
One form per person
Submit Resume
Each applicant must
submit a resume
English Proficiency
CLB level is 6 or higher
Refugee Status
Must have arrived to
Canada as a refugee or have refugee status currently
Testimonials
Here are some testimonials from our past program participants.
