IEF BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Welcome to Innovators & Entrepreneurs Foundation Canadian Business Directory, showcasing our nation’s brightest business leaders belonging to equity-deserving and/or racialized communities.
Our goal is to showcase the incredible talent and innovation our network provides in an aim to promote each business across our community, and across Canada.
All businesses owned by entrepreneurs belonging to equity-deserving and/or racialized communities are welcome to join! Please complete the survey here.
- Indigenous Owned
- Black Owned
- Asian Owned
- Latino Owned
- Immigrant/Newcomer Owned
- Women Owned
- 2SLGBTQ+ Owned
- Canadian Armed Forces Military Veteran Owned
- Youth Owned
- Age 55+ New Venture Owned
- Persons with disability(ies) Owned
Blackbird Medicines
Blackbird Medicines is a community practice providing consulting, public speaking, online education and custom workshops. I use my skills as a trained life spectrum doula and lived experiences to support people in all stages of life. My newest service is Kagagi Nitawitowin, providing one-of-a-kind online courses, including the Indigenous Death Doula training program.
Bloom + Brilliance
Bloom + Brilliance is a queer, intersectional and Indigenous feminist-led design agency. We build beautiful brands, websites and strategies for feminist entrepreneurs, community leaders and organizations as they change the world.
I am Mary Wildman
Indigenous in person or virtual speaking engagements on the Child Welfare System through an Indigenous Lens, Being an Indigenous Entrepreneur,and Intersectionality at work in Community.
Kokom Scrunchies
12 year old Mya, an Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, founded Kokom Scrunchies in the fall of 2019. Mya and her family always ensure that all Kokom Scrunchies are handmade with love in Canada.
Mystical Metis
Mystical Metis provides a diverse array of traditional and contemporary crafts, clothing, jewelry and home decor items that honour the spirit and creativity of Indigenous culture
Nuez Acres
Harnessing The Power of Pecans through 100% Natural products for Skin, Hair, and Body.
Shawish Market
Shawish is a virtual Indigenous marketplace to discover, buy or sell authentic Indigenous products. We invite all Indigenous vendors to create a free account with us, with no transaction or monthly fees.
The Opus Cafe & Catering
The Opus Cafe is a community space that provides old fashioned all day breakfast and catering.
The Yukon Soaps Company
“Beautiful, handcrafted soaps, shampoo bars, body oils, and more.
Featuring wild botanicals and the beadwork of Indigenous artisans, these soaps are literally infused and imprinted with the spirit of the Yukon.”
Thread’s Up
Providing liquidated and overstock products at the lowest prices, Thread’s Up offers home goods, appliances, clothing and more.
Althea Therapy
At Althea Therapy, we help people across the country get access to culturally-responsive mental health professionals and resources that elevate your lived identity.
Brighter Side Music Academy Inc.
Brighter Side Music Academy is a forward-thinking music-learning studio, focused on providing elite music education for all. The services we offer include lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Vocal Training, & Music Production.
Completely Inclusive
Completely Inclusive is a social enterprise advisory focused on the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the workplace. We support businesses to create Completely Inclusive Workplace Cultures.
Cupid’s Sting Non-Profit
We provide safety and empowerment training to women and counseling to victims and survivors of intimate partner violence.
DeBesTThing Inc
All Natural Plant Based Eco-Friendly Haircare and Skincare products.
Mojo Jojo Pickles
Mojo Jojo Pickles is the creative canning kitchen of Johwanna ‘Jojo’ Alleyne, specializing in pickled and preserved vegetables, fruit, and eggs.
Our Ancestories
Our captivating books showcase the feats accomplished by legendary African figures in a way that is easy to understand and entertaining. Our workbooks and teacher lesson plans explore African heritage.
Owlya
Owlya is the first all-ensuite cloud-based assessment platform that gives you all you need to conduct secured online assessments.
Peridot Immigration Consulting
We provide immigration assistance and support for intending immigrants who find it challenging to navigate the complexities of the Canadian immigration process.
Sena World Inc.
“Sena Word Inc. provides Business Analysis training, Scrum master Training, Career Mentorship, Education technology via The Sena Business Analysis Training Compact E-Course, Business Analysis and Project Management Consulting, and Technical Recruiting.”
The Opus Cafe & Catering
We are an old fashioned all day breakfast establishment.
Aiya ayiA
Aiya ayiA offers vegan luxury handbags made from plant leather, without toxic chemicals, petroleum, or plastics. Aiya ayiA is purpose-driven, giving back to the planet and people through reforestation, zero waste & donation initiatives.
CultureAlly
CultureAlly is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) company that has all your DEI solutions in one place. We offer DEI consulting, training and elearning through our engaging platform.
elerGreen Industry Corporation
elerGreen is a cleantech startup utilizing its patented electrochemical technology to produce valuable polymers, metals and chemicals from chemical wastes and renewable electricity, in an economic and eco-friendly way.
GaiaDigits Inc.
GaiaDigits is a Canadian Software company, based in Windsor Ontario. It focuses on Workspace Management Solutions, including Office Space Reservation, Hot Desking, and Analytics. We help businesses lower real estate costs, increase utilization rates and improve efficiency.
I AM LOVE Project
We are a social enterprise helping women rise from poverty through the craft of making and selling meaningful high vibe jewelry.
Lianne Charlene Creative
Lianne Charlene Creative is a branding and graphic design studio. We work with businesses to help them visualize their branding and grow presence in their industry. For seven years our studio has worked with businesses in all industries and sizes, specializing in branding, packaging, digital media, and illustration.
Ripple & Rise
Ripple & Rise offers creative services to purpose-driven businesses and organizations, including graphic design, brand identity design, illustration, packaging, print design, pattern design, and mural design and installation. They also create their own printed products and handmade goods.
The Box Of Life
The Box Of Life is helping communities improve food security and their environmental impact by providing composting solutions to turn food waste into worm castings, a powerful soil amendment that helps sequester atmospheric carbon into our soils.
The Debut Collective
We help mothers thrive in their *debut* after parental leave, and partner with employers to champion their success. Our programs for moms and People Leaders help you build equity in your workplace.
Toula’s Hot Chili Oil Drizzles & Decor
Artisanal Hot chili oils and handcrafted Thai Pillows and floor cushions, handmade local vendors items, general store items & cabin and camp essentials, and foods & snacks to go.
Newbornlander Baby Store
Newbornlander manufactures ethical, and sustainable baby accessories with the goal to create employment opportunities for newcomer women.
Nuez Acres
Harnessing The Power of Pecans through 100% Natural products for Skin, Hair, and Body.
Ata Painting
Interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial units.
elerGreen Industry Corporation
elerGreen is a cleantech startup utilizing its patented electrochemical technology to produce valuable polymers, metals and chemicals from chemical wastes and renewable electricity, in an economic and eco-friendly way.
GaiaDigits Inc.
GaiaDigits is a Canadian Software company, based in Windsor Ontario. It focuses on Workspace Management Solutions, including Office Space Reservation, Hot Desking, and Analytics. We help businesses lower real estate costs, increase utilization rates and improve efficiency.
NAB Design
We offer website design/development and maintenance/support, graphic design, copywriting, hosting/domains, SEO, and digital marketing.
Newbornlander Baby Store
Newbornlander manufactures ethical, and sustainable baby accessories with the goal to create employment opportunities for newcomer women.
Owlya
Owlya is the first all-ensuite cloud-based assessment platform that gives you all you need to conduct secured online assessments.
Peridot Immigration Consulting
We provide immigration assistance and support for intending immigrants who find it challenging to navigate the complexities of the Canadian immigration process.
Sena World Inc.
“Sena Word Inc. provides Business Analysis training, Scrum master Training, Career Mentorship, Education technology via The Sena Business Analysis Training Compact E-Course, Business Analysis and Project Management Consulting, and Technical Recruiting.”
The Box Of Life
The Box Of Life is helping communities improve food security and their environmental impact by providing composting solutions to turn food waste into worm castings, a powerful soil amendment that helps sequester atmospheric carbon into our soils.
7 Summits Snacks
Fuel your next adventure with Superfood Chocolate for the active and outdoors enthusiasts. Our bars are crafted with nutrition targets and ethically sourced ingredients designed to keep you going.
Aiya ayiA
Aiya ayiA offers vegan luxury handbags made from plant leather, without toxic chemicals, petroleum, or plastics. Aiya ayiA is purpose-driven, giving back to the planet and people through reforestation, zero waste & donation initiatives.
Allied Therapy Ltd.
Allied Therapy offers home based Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, and Physiotherapy services in Halifax and Truro, and virtual care across Nova Scotia.
Althea Therapy
At Althea Therapy, we help people across the country get access to culturally-responsive mental health professionals and resources that elevate your lived identity.
Ata Painting
Interior and exterior painting services for residential and commercial units.
Blackbird Medicines
Blackbird Medicines is a community practice providing consulting, public speaking, online education and custom workshops. I use my skills as a trained life spectrum doula and lived experiences to support people in all stages of life. My newest service is Kagagi Nitawitowin, providing one-of-a-kind online courses, including the Indigenous Death Doula training program.
Bloom + Brilliance
Bloom + Brilliance is a queer, intersectional and Indigenous feminist-led design agency. We build beautiful brands, websites and strategies for feminist entrepreneurs, community leaders and organizations as they change the world.
Circle Point Wellness
Training and consulting which supports creation of work environments where people can be happy and healthy.
Completely Inclusive
Completely Inclusive is a social enterprise advisory focused on the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the workplace. We support businesses to create Completely Inclusive Workplace Cultures.
Creative Genius Academy
With online and in person classes, we’re here to make learning fun, to get students to express their creativity and to support education and artistic endeavors for everyone in our community!
CultureAlly
CultureAlly is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) company that has all your DEI solutions in one place. We offer DEI consulting, training and elearning through our engaging platform.
Cupid’s Sting Non-Profit
We provide safety and empowerment training to women and counseling to victims and survivors of intimate partner violence.
DeBesTThing Inc
All Natural Plant Based Eco-Friendly Haircare and Skincare products.
Eco-Refillary
We are a low waste refill shop located in Flesherton Ontario. We offer refill eco-friendly products for many household items such as dish soap, laundry soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Educated Beards
We manufacture and distribute all-natural and organic grooming products such as beard oils, balms, washes, hair pomade and accessories.
EnPoint
Through mentorship software (EnPoint Mentorship), program design, and mentor/mentee training, EnPoint helps employers, post-secondary institutions, and nonprofits harness the power of mentorship in support of their peoples’ career development.
Floèm
Herbal teas and aromatics. Inspired by the poetic beauty of the boreal flora, it is through Floèm that we continue our journey. This identity reflects our mission to discover the richness of the aromatics of Quebec’s boreal flora in its elegance and poetic beauty.
Friendlier
Friendlier is Canada’s fastest growing reusable packaging solution and aims to build a future where reusable packaging can replace single-use packaging. Their high-quality reusable food containers, simple app to claim deposits, and convenient returns makes it easy for users to enjoy their favourite meals, without the waste.
Freedom Studios the Creative Arts Centre INC.
Our mission is to create a positive, creative and energetic atmosphere where people of all ages (from Tots to Adults) and backgrounds can learn and practice the art of dance, while becoming their best selves. We offer dance classes for Wedding dances, birthday parties, custom choreography, and corporate team building.
Funding Essentials Inc.
Funding Essentials specializes in sourcing funding opportunities for Canadian businesses, organizations, and charities. Primary Services include Business Consultation, Funding Strategies, Grant Research, Grant Writing, RFP/Proposal Writing, Business Plans, Project Tracking, and Project Claim Management.
Half Korked Winery Ltd.
Local craft wines made in Alberta Wild Rose Country!
I AM LOVE Project
We are a social enterprise helping women rise from poverty through the craft of making and selling meaningful high vibe jewelry.
I am Mary Wildman
Indigenous in person or virtual speaking engagements on the Child Welfare System through an Indigenous Lens, Being an Indigenous Entrepreneur,and Intersectionality at work in Community.
iPlume Writing Inc.
iPlume Writing provides a variety of writing services to organizations and businesses worldwide, including grant and RFP writing, business documents, articles, resumes/CVs, proposals, academic editing, and so much more!
Julie Lebrun – Virtual Assistant
I help alleviate the administrative workload of small business owners so they spend less time in the office and more time practicing their profession.
Kokom Scrunchies
12 year old Mya, an Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, founded Kokom Scrunchies in the fall of 2019. Mya and her family always ensure that all Kokom Scrunchies are handmade with love in Canada.
Lianne Charlene Creative
Lianne Charlene Creative is a branding and graphic design studio. We work with businesses to help them visualize their branding and grow presence in their industry. For seven years our studio has worked with businesses in all industries and sizes, specializing in branding, packaging, digital media, and illustration.
Mangata Apothecary
Mangata Apothecary is your trusted source for pre and postnatal care products, stress and sleep products, natural herbal balms as well as a wide variety of other unique items.
Mojo Jojo Pickles
Mojo Jojo Pickles is the creative canning kitchen of Johwanna ‘Jojo’ Alleyne, specializing in pickled and preserved vegetables, fruit, and eggs.
Music in Motion Angus
We are a Full-Service Performing Arts Studio for young people ages 2-18.
Mystical Metis
Mystical Metis provides a diverse array of traditional and contemporary crafts, clothing, jewelry and home decor items that honour the spirit and creativity of Indigenous culture
Newbornlander Baby Store
Newbornlander manufactures ethical, and sustainable baby accessories with the goal to create employment opportunities for newcomer women.
NHM Connect
We provide government and public relations services in the National Capital Region.
Nothing Cleaner
A series of All Natural and Organic Household Cleaners with No Chemicals, No Allergens and No Fragrance. Invented in-house by Nothing Cleaner, and manufactured in Nova Scotia.
Nutritious & Delicious
Nutritious & Delicious promotes healthy nutrition for individuals and families through customized meal plans, nutritional counselling, and a digital recipe book. Our programs help people achieve their health and wellness goals with expert guidance on healthy eating habits, stress reduction techniques, and proper supplementation. We also offer a 6-month online mommy membership program for self-led nutrition education and support.
Olen Skin Care Corporation
Olen Skin Care Corporation manufactures and distributes all-natural, high quality skin care products for babies, children and adults. Olen’s products are Safe, Simple and Effective. They are made for global consumers that are conscientious about Safety, Quality and Environmentally Safe products that are not tested on animals.
Our Ancestories
Our captivating books showcase the feats accomplished by legendary African figures in a way that is easy to understand and entertaining. Our workbooks and teacher lesson plans explore African heritage.
Peridot Immigration Consulting
We provide immigration assistance and support for intending immigrants who find it challenging to navigate the complexities of the Canadian immigration process.
Preferred Personal Care
Private Home Care primarily for Elderly, or persons in Surgical Recovery. Specializing in Dementia Care. We provide All Inclusive Care, including light Household Chores, Shopping, Personal Care needs, bathing, meal preparation, and more.
Pups behaven dog training
Behaviour modification obedience training for aggressive dogs. Pups Behaven also offers payment options on services to lower income families.
rax
rax is Canada’s peer-to-peer wardrobe rental app. Borrow, lend, sell or buy. Make and save money on your wardrobe.
Rebecca Schatz RMT Inc.
We provide in-person and virtual wellness services, events and accommodations in Haines Junction, Yukon, Canada.
Ripple & Rise
Ripple & Rise offers creative services to purpose-driven businesses and organizations, including graphic design, brand identity design, illustration, packaging, print design, pattern design, and mural design and installation. They also create their own printed products and handmade goods.
SAPPHO New Paradigm COSMETICS
We sell organic vegan Canadian made cosmetics.
SDV Vintage Shop
Boutique offering vintage and modern pre-loved clothing and accessories, enamel pins, flags and items by local makers. Size and gender inclusive.
Stanley Young Business Strategies
We provide bookkeeping services for small to medium sized businesses and non-profit organizations in Canada.
The Opus Cafe & Catering
The Opus Cafe is a community space that provides old fashioned all day breakfast and catering.
This Worlds Ours Centre
We are an inclusive centre in the heart of Vancouver providing programs, therapy, camps, birthday parties and event space rental.
Thread’s Up
Providing liquidated and overstock products at the lowest prices, Thread’s Up offers home goods, appliances, clothing and more.
Toula’s Hot Chili Oil Drizzles & Decor
Artisanal Hot chili oils and handcrafted Thai Pillows and floor cushions, handmade local vendors items, general store items & cabin and camp essentials, and foods & snacks to go.
The Debut Collective
We help mothers thrive in their *debut* after parental leave, and partner with employers to champion their success. Our programs for moms and People Leaders help you build equity in your workplace.
The Trendy Walrus
The Trendy Walrus is your local neighbourhood clothing boutique. We are inspired by love of self-expression for everyone, regardless of age, race, size or gender.
The Virtual Market
A web based platform for Makers and Artists to use as an alternative to a website. No commissions and a community oriented algorithm.
The Yukon Soaps Company
“Beautiful, handcrafted soaps, shampoo bars, body oils, and more.
Featuring wild botanicals and the beadwork of Indigenous artisans, these soaps are literally infused and imprinted with the spirit of the Yukon.”
Top Sixty Over Sixty
Anti-ageism and age diversity programs for businesses, including: Coaching and courses on finding purpose and transitions, Keynote speaker on age diversity, and Consulting about adding older adults to your workforce.
Bloom + Brilliance
Bloom + Brilliance is a queer, intersectional and Indigenous feminist-led design agency. We build beautiful brands, websites and strategies for feminist entrepreneurs, community leaders and organizations as they change the world.
Completely Inclusive
Completely Inclusive is a social enterprise advisory focused on the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the workplace. We support businesses to create Completely Inclusive Workplace Cultures.
SAPPHO New Paradigm COSMETICS
We sell organic vegan Canadian made cosmetics.
Thread’s Up
Providing liquidated and overstock products at the lowest prices, Thread’s Up offers home goods, appliances, clothing and more.
Educated Beards
We manufacture and distribute all-natural and organic grooming products such as beard oils, balms, washes, hair pomade and accessories.
Nothing Cleaner
A series of All Natural and Organic Household Cleaners with No Chemicals, No Allergens and No Fragrance. Invented in-house by Nothing Cleaner, and manufactured in Nova Scotia.
elerGreen Industry Corporation
elerGreen is a cleantech startup utilizing its patented electrochemical technology to produce valuable polymers, metals and chemicals from chemical wastes and renewable electricity, in an economic and eco-friendly way.
Friendlier
Friendlier is Canada’s fastest growing reusable packaging solution and aims to build a future where reusable packaging can replace single-use packaging. Their high-quality reusable food containers, simple app to claim deposits, and convenient returns makes it easy for users to enjoy their favourite meals, without the waste.
Kokom Scrunchies
12 year old Mya, an Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation, founded Kokom Scrunchies in the fall of 2019. Mya and her family always ensure that all Kokom Scrunchies are handmade with love in Canada.
NAB Design
We offer website design/development and maintenance/support, graphic design, copywriting, hosting/domains, SEO, and digital marketing.
rax
rax is Canada’s peer-to-peer wardrobe rental app. Borrow, lend, sell or buy. Make and save money on your wardrobe.
Music in Motion Angus
We are a Full-Service Performing Arts Studio for young people ages 2-18.
Mystical Metis
Mystical Metis provides a diverse array of traditional and contemporary crafts, clothing, jewelry and home decor items that honour the spirit and creativity of Indigenous culture
Preferred Personal Care
Private Home Care primarily for Elderly, or persons in Surgical Recovery. Specializing in Dementia Care. We provide All Inclusive Care, including light Household Chores, Shopping, Personal Care needs, bathing, meal preparation, and more.
SAPPHO New Paradigm COSMETICS
We sell organic vegan Canadian made cosmetics.
Top Sixty Over Sixty
Anti-ageism and age diversity programs for businesses, including: Coaching and courses on finding purpose and transitions, Keynote speaker on age diversity, and Consulting about adding older adults to your workforce.
Allied Therapy Ltd.
Allied Therapy offers home based Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, and Physiotherapy services in Halifax and Truro, and virtual care across Nova Scotia.
Blackbird Medicines
Blackbird Medicines is a community practice providing consulting, public speaking, online education and custom workshops. I use my skills as a trained life spectrum doula and lived experiences to support people in all stages of life. My newest service is Kagagi Nitawitowin, providing one-of-a-kind online courses, including the Indigenous Death Doula training program.
Bloom + Brilliance
Bloom + Brilliance is a queer, intersectional and Indigenous feminist-led design agency. We build beautiful brands, websites and strategies for feminist entrepreneurs, community leaders and organizations as they change the world.
Completely Inclusive
Completely Inclusive is a social enterprise advisory focused on the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in the workplace. We support businesses to create Completely Inclusive Workplace Cultures.
Eco-Refillary
We are a low waste refill shop located in Flesherton Ontario. We offer refill eco-friendly products for many household items such as dish soap, laundry soap, shampoo and conditioner.
Educated Beards
We manufacture and distribute all-natural and organic grooming products such as beard oils, balms, washes, hair pomade and accessories.
elerGreen Industry Corporation
elerGreen is a cleantech startup utilizing its patented electrochemical technology to produce valuable polymers, metals and chemicals from chemical wastes and renewable electricity, in an economic and eco-friendly way.
Funding Essentials Inc.
Funding Essentials specializes in sourcing funding opportunities for Canadian businesses, organizations, and charities. Primary Services include Business Consultation, Funding Strategies, Grant Research, Grant Writing, RFP/Proposal Writing, Business Plans, Project Tracking, and Project Claim Management.
Preferred Personal Care
Private Home Care primarily for Elderly, or persons in Surgical Recovery. Specializing in Dementia Care. We provide All Inclusive Care, including light Household Chores, Shopping, Personal Care needs, bathing, meal preparation, and more.
SDV Vintage Shop
Boutique offering vintage and modern pre-loved clothing and accessories, enamel pins, flags and items by local makers. Size and gender inclusive.
Thread’s Up
Providing liquidated and overstock products at the lowest prices, Thread’s Up offers home goods, appliances, clothing and more.
