$50,000 Capital Elle Business Impact Award Opens for Canadian Women Entrepreneurs
Big news for Canadian women entrepreneurs: the Capital Elle Business Impact Award is officially open for applications and nominations!
Backed by 29 partners and founded by Erin Sisko of The Elleiance Network, this national initiative is rewriting the rules of funding in Canada. In 2025, $50,000 in cash and business services will be awarded to 10 Canadian women entrepreneurs leading businesses in creative, service-based, and social impact industries.
And the excitement doesn’t stop there. The award has already been featured in AP News and EIN News, shining a national spotlight on this game-changing initiative.
Why This Award is a Big Deal
For too long, Canadian women entrepreneurs have been building incredible businesses with limited access to capital. Traditional funding systems often overlook women, especially those in industries that don’t fit the “safe” mold.
The Capital Elle Business Impact Award flips the script. It’s not about polished pitch decks or ticking boxes. It’s about funding the founders who’ve been told no: the innovators, the risk-takers, the women who build anyway.
This is more than just an award. It’s a movement to fund women on their own terms.
What Winners Receive
Ten Canadian women entrepreneurs will walk away with a prize package designed to accelerate their growth:
✨ $50,000 in total value, split across cash and services
✨ Support from 29 powerhouse partners across Canada
✨ Business services including strategic coaching, marketing, accounting, and more
✨ National visibility and recognition
The goal? To not just fund women-led businesses, but to surround them with the tools, resources, and networks needed for long-term success.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is tailor-made for women entrepreneurs who:
✅ Lead businesses in creative industries
✅ Run service-based companies
✅ Drive social impact ventures
✅ Have been told their ideas were “too risky” or “unfundable”
If that sounds like you (or someone you know), this is your moment. The Capital Elle Business Impact Award exists to support the builders who refuse to play small.
Key Dates You Don’t Want to Miss
Mark your calendars!
Applications + nominations open: September 2, 2025
Applications close: October 28, 2025
Top 10 finalists announced: November 13, 2025
Winners revealed: November 27, 2025
That’s right, you have less than two months to put your name (or someone else’s) forward!
Apply or nominate here: https://www.elleiance.ca/impact-award-2025
How to Apply
Applying is simple and takes just a few steps:
Head to the official award page: https://www.elleiance.ca/impact-award-2025
Complete the online form, including your business details and impact story
Submit your application or nominate a deserving founder
Don’t wait until the last minute. The sooner you apply, the sooner your story can start inspiring others.
A Movement Bigger Than Money
Here’s the truth: this is not just about funding.
The Capital Elle Business Impact Award is about changing the narrative. It’s about women taking their seat at the table, not asking for permission, but building the table themselves.
Being featured in AP News and EIN News is proof that the world is paying attention. And now, it’s your chance to step into the spotlight!
Final Takeaway: Your Time is Now
If you’ve ever been told no, this is your YES!
The Capital Elle Business Impact Award is your opportunity to secure capital, services, and recognition, all while joining a national movement that believes in women-led innovation.
Applications and nominations are officially open. Apply today, nominate someone who inspires you, and be part of reshaping the future of Canadian women entrepreneurship.
If you have questions regarding the award, please reach out to admin@elleiance.ca.
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