This report sheds light on the state of women entrepreneurship in Canada for 2021 by synthesizing new academic, industry, and government research on the opportunities and challenges faced by women in the current innovation ecosystem. It builds on The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada (SOWE) 2020 report, with particular emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges faced by diverse women entrepreneurs, the inclusive innovation ecosystem, and the evaluation of emerging initiatives to support women entrepreneurs. It concludes with recommendations for next year.

From Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH)