Entrepreneurship

YWCA Halifax’s free entrepreneurship programs support new and existing businesses with one-on-one coaching, business plan training, mentoring and digital support services across the Halifax Regional Municipality.

YWCA Halifax Entrepreneurship Program graduate Cinthia Marques discusses her experience starting her business Made With Love By Cinthia. Explore exciting opportunities with YWCA Entrepreneurship programs and inquire today!

YWCA Halifax acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Current Programming

Launch your dreams into a career with PowerUp programs! Partnered with YWCA Hamilton, we offer two unique program pathways:

  • PowerUP Explore – for people starting to explore self-employment
  • PowerUp Ready – for people who are ready to jump into the world of entrepreneurship with their business idea.
  • Flourish Fund Loan Program – for people who are part of the YWCA Halifax Entrepreneurship Hub and want to grow their business with support from the Flourish Fund.

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Learn more about each entrepreneurship program below and how you can take the first step to starting your own business!