Tag: Report
The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub releases annual research report and receives $5 million Government of Canada investment to support women’s economic empowerment
August 3, 2021
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced $5 million from Budget 2021 for the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), which is led by Ryerson University’s […]
Research from Ryerson’s Diversity Institute finds male-focused and misleading definitions of entrepreneurship a barrier to women
November 23, 2020
Toronto, ON, November 23, 2020: As Global Entrepreneurship Week and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day conclude, the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) is releasing a new report Women Entrepreneurs Beyond the Stereotypes […]
Categories: News Release
New report shows more women-owned SMEs are exporting but customized supports could support further growth
October 8, 2020
Ottawa, ON, October 8, 2020: New research released today shows that women-owned small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have made significant gains in exporting, but increased and customized support could […]
Categories: News Release
Nearly half of Québec women entrepreneurs are seeking funding to ensure their survival due to the impact of COVID-19
August 19, 2020
Montreal, QC, August 19, 2020: Today the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) and Femmessor joined together to host a webinar presenting two of their recent research reports; The State of […]
Categories: News Release
Boosting Economic Growth: A Report on Women Ag Entrepreneurship in Saskatchewan
June 12, 2020
Agriculture and agri-food industries represent approximately 10% of Saskatchewan’s gross domestic product. Despite increasing interest in women in ag, the representation of women entrepreneurs in these industries remains low in […]
Categories: Research
Women Entrepreneurs Are Vital to Saskatchewan’s Economic Recovery
May 28, 2020
New data shows more support is needed to help women-led businesses scale As Saskatchewan recovers from the shock of COVID-19, women entrepreneurs will be critical in bringing the economy back […]
Categories: Research
The Impact of COVID-19 on Women Entrepreneurs
May 4, 2020
The Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH) has been sharing information with its network on the new programs launched by the Government of Canada and collecting feedback on what is working […]
Categories: Research