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Powering the
Next Generation of Black Women Founder
Powering
the Next Generation
of Black Women Founders
Powering the
Next Generation of Black Women Founder
FoundHers is a Venture Studio for Innovative Tech Startups
FoundHers is a Venture Studio for Innovative Tech Startups
FoundHers is a Venture Studio for Innovative Tech Startups
FoundHers Innovation Labs is a 3-month hybrid venture studio designed to power the next generation of 15 Black women founders scaling tech-enabled businesses. We provide education, resources, and connections to position you for venture capital funding and long-term success.
our focus
Tailored curriculum for scaling tech businesses
Tailored curriculum for scaling tech businesses
Access to venture coaches and
industry experts
Access to venture coaches and
industry experts
Networking opportunities with investors and partners
Networking opportunities with investors and partners
Business presentation sponsorship upon program completion
Business presentation sponsorship upon program completion
learn more
Testimonials
"The startups emerging from FoundHers labs show incredible promise. The founders are tackling important problems with innovative solutions.
This program is
uncovering a wealth of underrepresented talent that has been overlooked for too long."
investor
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"FoundHers labs is filling a crucial gap in the tech ecosystem by empowering Black women entrepreneurs.
Their program provides the resources, mentorship, and connections these innovators need to succeed in the digital and green economy. We're proud to support this initiative."
Sponsor
"
"FoundHers focus groups back in 2021 transformed my entrepreneurial journey. So I’m excited to apply for FoundHers labs to experience the tailored curriculum, community of experts, and network of high growth businesses, which I know will give me the knowledge and confidence to take my tech startup to the next level. I'm grateful for the doors this program has opened."
Sponsor
"
"The startups emerging from FoundHers labs show incredible promise. The founders are tackling important problems with innovative solutions.
This program is
uncovering a wealth of underrepresented talent that has been overlooked for too long."
investor
"
"FoundHers labs is filling a crucial gap in the tech ecosystem by empowering Black women entrepreneurs.
Their program provides the resources, mentorship, and connections these innovators need to succeed in the digital and green economy. We're proud to support this initiative."
Sponsor
"
"FoundHers focus groups back in 2021 transformed my entrepreneurial journey. So I’m excited to apply for FoundHers labs to experience the tailored curriculum, community of experts, and network of high growth businesses, which I know will give me the knowledge and confidence to take my tech startup to the next level. I'm grateful for the doors this program has opened."
Sponsor
"
"The startups emerging from FoundHers labs show incredible promise. The founders are tackling important problems with innovative solutions.
This program is
uncovering a wealth of underrepresented talent that has been overlooked for too long."
investor
"
"FoundHers labs is filling a crucial gap in the tech ecosystem by empowering Black women entrepreneurs.
Their program provides the resources, mentorship, and connections these innovators need to succeed in the digital and green economy. We're proud to support this initiative."
Sponsor
"
"FoundHers focus groups back in 2021 transformed my entrepreneurial journey. So I’m excited to apply for FoundHers labs to experience the tailored curriculum, community of experts, and network of high growth businesses, which I know will give me the knowledge and confidence to take my tech startup to the next level. I'm grateful for the doors this program has opened."
Sponsor
"
"The startups emerging from FoundHers labs show incredible promise. The founders are tackling important problems with innovative solutions.
This program is
uncovering a wealth of underrepresented talent that has been overlooked for too long."
investor
"
"FoundHers labs is filling a crucial gap in the tech ecosystem by empowering Black women entrepreneurs.
Their program provides the resources, mentorship, and connections these innovators need to succeed in the digital and green economy. We're proud to support this initiative."
Sponsor
"
"FoundHers focus groups back in 2021 transformed my entrepreneurial journey. So I’m excited to apply for FoundHers labs to experience the tailored curriculum, community of experts, and network of high growth businesses, which I know will give me the knowledge and confidence to take my tech startup to the next level. I'm grateful for the doors this program has opened."
Sponsor
"
FoundHers Innovation Labs is a 3-month hybrid venture studio designed to power the next generation of 15 Black women founders scaling tech-enabled businesses. We provide education, resources, and connections to position you for venture capital funding and long-term success.
interested?
learn more
interested?
learn more
our focus
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are you ready?
apply now
FoundHers Innovation Labs is a 3-month hybrid venture studio designed to power the next generation of 15 Black women founders scaling tech-enabled businesses. We provide education, resources, and connections to position you for venture capital funding and long-term success.
interested?
learn more
our focus
Tailored curriculum for scaling tech businesses
Access to venture coaches and
industry experts
Networking opportunities with investors and partners
Business presentation sponsorship upon program completion
are you ready?
apply now
testimonials
"The startups emerging from FoundHers labs show incredible promise. The founders are tackling important problems with innovative solutions.
This program is
uncovering a wealth of underrepresented talent that has been overlooked for too long."
investor
"
"FoundHers labs is filling a crucial gap in the tech ecosystem by empowering Black women entrepreneurs.
Their program provides the resources, mentorship, and connections these innovators need to succeed in the digital and green economy. We're proud to support this initiative."
Sponsor
"
"FoundHers focus groups back in 2021 transformed my entrepreneurial journey. So I’m excited to apply for FoundHers labs to experience the tailored curriculum, community of experts, and network of high growth businesses, which I know will give me the knowledge and confidence to take my tech startup to the next level. I'm grateful for the doors this program has opened."
Sponsor
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I love the fact I am hearing from different experts, its very helpful, real life examples and you can get advice from an experience perspective. I have real tools to use throughout my business.
PB Member
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our partners
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.
The Canadian Women’s Foundation is part of the Women and Nonbinary Impact Network for Venture Capital (WIN-VC) collective that will make the venture capital environment more inclusive for women by transforming traditional investment processes, processes and knowledge into respectful and meaningful approaches that value equity and impact with a focus on diverse women and non-binary entrepreneurs and SMEs including Black communities, Indigenous peoples, racialized populations, persons with a disability, 2SLGBTQI+ and new Canadians. WIN-VC acknowledges the support of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada
Le Fondation Canadienne de Femmes et WIN-VC est reconnaissant du soutien apporté par Innovation, Science et Développement économique (ISED) Canada. L'ISED a accordé un financement à WIN-VC qui rendra l'environnement du capital-risque plus inclusif pour les femmes en transformant les processus d'investissement traditionnels, les processus et les connaissances en approches respectueuses et significatives qui valorisent l'équité et l'impact en mettant l'accent sur les femmes diverses et les entrepreneurs non binaires et les PME, y compris les communautés noires, les peuples autochtones, les populations racialisées, les personnes handicapées, les 2SLGBTQ2+ et les néo-Canadiens.