ELLA Ascend
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ELLA Ascend is a 4-month accelerator program designed for women entrepreneurs to build traction, refine their customer personas and product or service offerings.
What to expect
Get expert advice that’s tailored to your specific business needs through a variety of program elements including one-on-one mentorship, progress check-ins with a staff member. Join a small group of peers in bi-weekly meetings to discuss current challenges and possible paths to success, through our Founder circles. After completing the program, participants should understand their ideal customer profile, how and where to reach them as well as high-level financials.
Community
ELLA gives you access to an inclusive community of women entrepreneurs who span across many backgrounds, industries, and specializations.
Entrepreneurship Education
Set yourself up for success through curated workshops and goal-focused support from experts to help you build a solid foundation for growth.
Growth frameworks
Develop the sales, marketing, finance and operations tactics needed to build traction and reach more customers.
Milestone driven
Learn how to define growth goals and milestones for you and your business. Receive expert advice during the program to work towards making these goals a reality.
Timeline
Applications open:
Late March 2024
Applications close:
April 2024
Candidates notified:
May 2024
Program starts:
June 2024
Program ends:
September 2024
Application process
Step: One
Complete an online application.
If you have any questions about the registration process, email us at ellawomen@yorku.ca
Applications are closed now. Join our waitlist to stay updated.
Step: Two
Short-listed candidates invited to interview.
Step: Three
Candidates finalized and notified.
Program eligibility
- You are a woman entrepreneur with at least 50% ownership of a registered business, non-profit or social enterprise, and you are working full-time on your venture
- You have a minimum annual revenue of $50,000 and paying customers
- Your business is located in Canada
- You are open to change, looking to step out of your comfort zone
- You can commit fully to the requirements of a 4-month accelerator program (around 1-2 days of programming per week)
Frequently asked
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Please note applications are now closed. Join our waitlist for future programming!
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For more information, please contact us at
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416-736-2100 ext. 44940
