Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund Open for Canadian Women Entrepreneurs

The applications for Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund have been opened by Mastercard. This fund aims at empowering women entrepreneurs in Canada by providing funding, resources as well as support for scaling their respective businesses.

The women business owners can apply for the application, for one of 10 $10,000 CAD grants in addition to a priceless Experience in Toronto that also includes exclusive mentorship opportunities. The applications for the same is open till November 3.

Mastercard Canada’s Vice President, Small and Medium Enterprise Nishant Raina said, “We are committed to furthering inclusivity and levelling the playing field for small business owners in Canada by opening access to resources, opportunities and partnerships for every business to flourish. Through the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund we are especially proud to continue our important work in helping to build a community of women entrepreneurs who are fostering meaningful connections and mentorship opportunities with each other.”

Pier Five co-founders Julian Golden added, “The impact we’ve witnessed from the Mastercard x Pier Five Small Business Fund over the last two years is remarkable. It’s an honour to be able to improve access to funding, as well as open unique mentorship opportunities, to ten more deserving small business owners this year.”