Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Loan Program
Non-profit business loans up to $150,000 plus mentorship and advisory services for Alberta women-owned businesses.
About this program
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women build successful businesses in Alberta. AWE provides business loans up to $150,000 to women-owned businesses (at least 51% women-owned) at competitive rates, bundled with free advisory services, mentorship, business plan reviews, and skills training. AWE is supported by Prairies Economic Development Canada under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy and serves women at all stages of business — from idea stage to scale-up. AWE also delivers specialized programs including PeerSpark mentor groups and the Trade Accelerator Program for women exporters.
Eligibility
Women-owned businesses (at least 51% women-owned) operating or starting in Alberta; range of business stages from startup to established; willingness to engage with AWE advisory services; standard creditworthiness evaluation with flexibility.
Requirements
- At least 51% woman-owned business
- Alberta-based business operation
- Business plan and financial projections