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Learn about women and IP
Trailblazing innovator: Julie MacDonell
Listen to our podcast episode where Haloo CEO and co-founder, Julie MacDonell, discusses the importance of trademarks and how her company leverages AI in the trademark application process
Cheekbone Beauty: Beauty with a purpose
Read how Jenn Harper, founder of Canada's first Indigenous cosmetics company, achieved success by leveraging her IP and creating a solid brand that gives back
Learn how a Quebec-based cosmetics brand developed an IP strategy to protect its innovations and increase its value
Partner funding and resources for women entrepreneurs
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada helps connect partners with business acceleration funds and incubator programs that focus on supporting women
The Business Development Bank of Canada offers access to financing resources, venture fund, and expert networks
Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Stay informed about insightful reports, helpful resources, exciting events and more news about women in business
Business Women in International Trade
The Trade Commissioner Service helps open doors and create opportunities for Canadian women-owned and women-led businesses to successfully expand into global markets
Empowering women through trade
This guide offers insights to help Canadian women-owned businesses succeed internationally
Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada
The Women's Enterprise Organizations of Canada's National Loan Program supports women entrepreneurs as they start, scale, grow and maintain their businesses