Supporting
ENTREPRENEURS & INNOVATORS
From marginalized communities across canada
We are excited to announce application process for the 2022 CANIE Awards is closed.
STAY TURNED FOR OUR NEXT EVENTS!
2022 CANIE Awards
Phase 1 Semi-finalists
One hundred percent of every dollar you donate is invested into our services and programming that directly serves entrepreneurs and innovators from under-represented groups. Your donation will aid us in being a conduit for founders and innovators from marginalized communities across Canada to gain access to equitable support, education, funding, and awareness in the fields and regions their businesses serve.
2021/22 Micro-Grant Recipients
Janelle Desrosiers
The Creative Entrepreneurs Grant
Sponsored by the Alexandra Horwood & Andrew James Labbad Fund.
The purpose of this grant is to support entrepreneurs in creative industries (art, music, entertainment, fashion, independent media, design services etc.) with their business development and growth.
Nadia Ladak
The UPS Product Innovation Award
The UPS Product Innovation Grant is awarded to entrepreneurs developing innovative products across any industry sector.
Kim Parker
Food Security Structures Canada
The UPS Global Impact Award
The UPS Global Impact Grant aims to recognize entrepreneurs and innovators in marginalized communities making a social/environmental impact that transcends national borders through innovative products.
Laurie Samuel
The Crisis Grant
Sponsored by the Alexandra Horwood & Andrew James Labbad Fund.
The Crisis Grant’s purpose is to support an entrepreneur or innovator who has been inadvertently affected by crisis i.e. natural disasters or directly impacted by the effects of COVID.
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