IRAP Essentials in Raising Capital

Overview

Essentials in Raising Capital prepares Canadian women & non-binary founders for their next stage of business growth. Designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this program clearly outlines the process of raising funding, how best to prepare your startup for equity investment or other forms of capital and how to develop your funding roadmap to take your company to the next stage of growth.

Eligibility

This program is ideal for early-stage impact women entrepreneurs who are:

Women-identifying or non-binary Canadians
Currently engaged with the National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP)
Leading a tech-enabled business that demonstrates the potential to acquire customers soon or already demonstrates early traction
Seeking knowledge to fuel business growth
Curious about pursuing venture capital investment
Looking to build a data room for due diligence

What You Can Expect

This online learning program includes:

A customized program curriculum built using your responses to the intake survey
Learning videos that are short and easy to digest
Insights into the due diligence process and what investors are looking for
Downloadable tools and templates

Download the info sheet to learn more about the program and explore the curriculum.