EmpowRise is now accepting applications for our 2026 cohort, and it's 100% FREE.
This fully funded program is built for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour founders who are ready to launch or grow a business. Whether you have a business idea or an early-stage startup, EmpowRise gives you the training, mentorship, and community to make it happen.
✅ 3 Business Bootcamps
✅ Launch Weekend with mentors & speakers
✅ Mentorship & coaching throughout the program
✅ Pitch Competition with cash prizes
✅ 100% virtual, open to all Alberta residents
Applications close September 15, 2026.
Apply now: www.empowrise.ca/
