Question 1

What is WeMB (Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba (WeMB) – Business Loans & Advisory) and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

Business loans from $5,000 to $150,000 and advisory services for women entrepreneurs in Manitoba (operating as WeMB since a recent rebrand). A federal Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) ecosystem partner — engagement opens doors to intersecting federal streams. Particularly strong for women who are also visible minorities or from equity-seeking groups. Provides mentoring, training, and networking support. Typical applicant: Women-led startups and SMEs across all sectors in Manitoba — especially strong for visible minority women entrepreneurs who may qualify for intersecting federal (WES) and provincial programs

Question 2

Who qualifies for WeMB?

Accepted Answer

Business majority-owned (51%+) by a woman or women Operating or starting up in Manitoba Loans $5,000–$150,000 to start, expand, or purchase a Manitoba business Viable business plan required for loan applications Visible minority women entrepreneurs: additional federal WES and equity streams may be available Advisory services available to all women entrepreneurs regardless of funding stage

Question 3

Is WeMB currently open for applications?

Accepted Answer

Loan and grant products change — always confirm current offerings at wemb.ca or 1-800-203-2343 (204-988-1860 in Winnipeg). CONFIRMED via Canada's open.canada.ca grant registry (deep research, 2026-07-10): a "Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund" agreement exists with recipient "Women's Enterprise Centre of Manitoba (WECM)", $1,386,400, extended to end 2026-03-31 — that end date has already PASSED as of today. This confirms WeMB WAS a real WES partner through at least March 2026, but does not confirm the partnership is still active right now — confirm renewal status before citing it as current.