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Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation & WUSC Business Support Pathways to Scale Programme 2026 for Women-Led Businesses

Applications are open for the Business Slupport Pathways to Scale Programme 2026 , an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) designed to support women-led businesses with the tools and resources needed to strengthen their operations and scale. The programme focuses on helping women entrepreneurs overcome business growth challenges through targeted business support,…
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About this opportunity

Applications are open for the Business Slupport Pathways to Scale Programme 2026 , an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation and World University Service of Canada (WUSC) designed to support women-led businesses with the tools and resources needed to strengthen their operations and scale. The programme focuses on helping women entrepreneurs overcome business growth challenges through targeted business support, capacity building, and access to opportunities that can help them build more sustainable and scalable enterprises.

Benefits and support

Selected businesses may receive: Business development support Capacity-building training Mentorship and technical assistance Support to strengthen business operations Guidance on business growth and scaling Opportunities to connect with relevant business support networks and resources

Eligibility

The programme is designed for women-led businesses that meet the

Eligibility

stated in the official application form. Interested applicants should review the full requirements carefully before submitting their applications.

Why This Matters Access to appropriate business support remains a major challenge for many women entrepreneurs. Programmes like Business Support Pathways to Scale help women-led businesses build stronger systems, improve their capacity, and prepare for sustainable growth.

Application timeline

Applicants should check the official application form for the current

Application timeline

and

Eligibility

Application steps

Eligible women entrepreneurs can apply through the official application form: Apply HERE

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