Venture-Capital Ready (VC Ready) program

VC Ready is a training program specifically designed for women entrepreneurs in the food industry who are looking to scale their businesses. The multi-phase program uses a variety of coaching and self-paced learning to give participants the skills and confidence to pitch their businesses to investors. This program is designed to be completely customizable in order to meet each participant where they are at in their business journey; the goal is to teach investment skills in an uplifting and collaborative environment.

VC Ready is currently accepting applications for its upcoming cohorts. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; anyone who does not apply in time for the current cohort is automatically considered for future cohorts. This program is completely free for all participants, and is offered in English and French.

Applications should be submitted in April. Interviews will be held in May for a June 2, 2024 program start date.