CENTRE FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Grow Now Self-Directed Training Program

Experience a virtual incubator built to help Canadian women tech founders scale.

The Grow Now Self-Directed Training Program, is an initiative by the Centre for Women in Business (CWB) and represents an innovative opportunity to empower women tech entrepreneurs across Atlantic Canada with the tools and knowledge to scale their startups. Drawing from the success of the in-person Grow Now accelerator – which provided intensive, cohort-based support to female founders – the self-directed version of the program aims to extend this impact by making the curriculum accessible on-demand to a broader audience and deepening its impact for women tech entrepreneurs throughout Atlantic Canada.

Grow Now Self-Directed is a virtual incubator specifically designed for women-led technology companies based in Canada. The program offers essential training designed to enhance the business acumen of tech female founders and startups. Each module of the Grow Now program is designed for learners to take roughly 70-90 minutes to complete. It discusses critical connections and introductions within the ecosystem across Canada to be leveraged in elevating the startup to the next level.

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Registration and Enrollment

Begin with a quick online sign-up. Browse available course options. Preview key modules. Start learning instantly.

Engaging Coursework

Complete interactive lessons. Explore case studies. Apply real-world insights. Gain practical skills for immediate impact.

Certification and Feedback

Finish each module. Receive progress updates. Earn a recognized certificate. Share valuable feedback for ongoing improvements.

Championing Canadian women tech founders.

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Specifically designed to address the underrepresented needs of women in technology.

This program equips advisors with specialized insights, real-world case studies, and interactive learning modules that translate immediately into real-world impact.

Where are you on your entrepreneurial journey?

Access CWB supports and resources to serve you, wherever you are on the entrepreneurial spectrum.

Elevate your voice, define your impact

The Tech Advisor Training Program from the Centre for Women in Business harnesses the collective power of women’s expertise, forging a community of bold leaders who champion inclusive innovation. Through hands-on learning and meaningful mentorship, participants not only gain specialized knowledge, but also cultivate the confidence to transform the tech landscape. Graduates emerge equipped to advocate for themselves and others, fueling a future where every woman in tech can realize her full potential.