{"id":7986,"date":"2024-01-04T13:55:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T18:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/?page_id=7986"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:22:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:22:05","slug":"visagrantprogram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/yspace\/visagrantprogram\/","title":{"rendered":"The Visa Grant Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Visa Grant Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visa is empowering women entrepreneurs across Canada, offering twenty $10,000 grants and access to an accelerated mentorship program through YSpace, York University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join the Waitlist<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Past Winners<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Grant Opportunity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Winning The Visa Grant Program comes with the incredible opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant from Visa. This financial support can be a significant boost for your business, helping you invest in critical areas such as product development, marketing, or expanding your operations. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mentorship Program<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Our mentorship program offers you personalized guidance through a one-to-one matching system. You will be paired with an experienced mentor who can provide valuable insights, advice, and support tailored specifically to your business needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Networking<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Joining our program opens up a world of networking opportunities. You will have the chance to connect with fellow women entrepreneurs, industry experts, and potential collaborators. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Learning Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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We provide access to a wealth of learning resources that can enhance your entrepreneurial skills and knowledge. Continuous learning is key in today's dynamic business landscape, and our program ensures you have access to the latest insights and best practices. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Applications Open<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 8, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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February 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Winner Announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winners will be notified before our public announcement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mentorship<\/strong> Program Starts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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October 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The mentorship program is designed to accommodate various schedules. While we have set start and end dates, we understand the need for flexibility. We're open to working with different timings to ensure broad participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Application process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step: One<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Applications for 2026 are now closed. If you have any questions about the program, email us at ellawomen@yorku.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Candidates finalized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the selection process is complete, the YSpace ELLA team will personally contact the chosen candidate by mid\/end February 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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  • You are a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit or social enterprise, and you are working full-time on your venture<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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  • You are open to change, looking to step out of your comfort zone and are willing to give back to the community with your own strengths and insight<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • You can commit fully to the requirements of a 4-month mentoring program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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