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SheBoot — Women-Led Tech Startup Investment Program
SheBoot (Ottawa-based non-profit; national reach across 7 provinces)
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Equity-based investment; amount varies per company (cohort pool...
Annual cohort — check sheboot.ca for next intake dates
Difficulty
Moderate
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Growing
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Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
Varies
SheBoot — Women-Led Tech Startup Investment Program provides up to Equity-based investment; amount varies per company (cohort pool up to $300,000). Six-week intensive bootcamp and pitch competition for women-led early-stage tech startups, culminating in an angel investment pitch event with access to a network of 55 women angel investors. Annual cohort — check sheboot.ca for next intake dates.
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Program Description
Six-week intensive bootcamp and pitch competition for women-led early-stage tech startups, culminating in an angel investment pitch event with access to a network of 55 women angel investors. Cohort alumni have collectively raised $55M, with investments through the program and follow-on funding.
Eligibility Requirements
- Women-led or women-co-led early-stage tech startup
- Technology focus required — the program specifically supports tech-enabled businesses
- Early-stage company (pre-revenue to early-revenue, not yet Series A)
- Founders must be available to participate in the full 6-week bootcamp and 7-month post-bootcamp support period
- BIPOC-led or co-led companies are actively recruited (program targets 50% BIPOC representation)
- National reach — open to founders across the 7 served provinces
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
High
First-Timer
Friendly
Funding Details
- Amount
- Equity-based investment; amount varies per company (cohort pool up to $300,000)
- Type
- Program
- Level
- Private
- Deadline
- Annual cohort — check sheboot.ca for next intake dates
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Application Steps
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Monitor for intake and apply online Visit sheboot.ca to check for the next cohort intake. Complete the online application including your pitch deck, team bio, and business description.
Required Documents 6
✓ Application form (via sheboot.ca)
✓ Business pitch deck or executive summary
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Ineligible Expenses 3
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Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) Ecosystem Fund recipients
BDC Women in Technology Venture Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is SheBoot limited to Ottawa-based startups?
No. SheBoot is headquartered in Ottawa but operates nationally across 7 provinces. Women-led tech founders from across Canada can apply regardless of their location.
Does every SheBoot cohort graduate receive investment?
No. Investment is not guaranteed. The Grand Finale pitch event connects founders with 55 angel investors, but individual investment decisions depend on investor interest and negotiation. All graduates receive 7 months of post-bootcamp mentorship regardless of investment outcome.
What does 'women-led' mean for SheBoot eligibility?
Women-led means at least one woman founder in a meaningful leadership role (CEO, co-founder, CTO, or equivalent). Co-led teams with women in leadership also qualify. Men-only founding teams are not eligible.
Does SheBoot accept non-tech businesses?
No. SheBoot specifically targets tech-enabled or technology-focused startups. Non-tech businesses, lifestyle businesses, or professional services firms without a scalable tech product are generally not a fit.
Is the equity investment from SheBoot itself or from external angel investors?
Investment comes from SheBoot's network of 55 women angel investors — not from SheBoot as an organization. The program facilitates the connection; investment terms are negotiated directly between founders and individual angels.
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