Women Entrepreneurs
WE-CAN client ARoots able to identify her pain points and create solutions through Compass North accelerator program
Jan 27, 2022
When the pandemic shut one door for Paulette Guelph, it opened another - allowing her to focus on and grow ARoots Natural Therapies.
Kwe-Biz Accelerator client, Horse Sense Equine Guidance helps people become better version of themselves
Jan 14, 2022
Indigenous woman entrepreneur Micky Colton launched her new business in 2017 with the help of her daughter, Erin.
WE-CAN client Signable Vi5ion aims to create culture of accessible communication in the workplace
Jan 04, 2022
Leah Riddell is an ASL instructor, sign language illustrator and the owner of Signable Vi5ion, a Kingston consulting agency specializing in inclusion communication practices in the workplace.
Zamia Media gains better vision for future of her company through WE-CAN programs
Dec 16, 2021
Zamia Media is a global social enterprise that provides communication strategies, marketing tools, courses, and one-on-one consultations to not-for-profit organizations and social environmental initiatives to increase their impact in the world.
Alucia Lingerie finds valuable network connections and increased productivity through Wings program
Dec 09, 2021
Two Queen's recent engineering graduates founded their company as part of the Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative program in 2019, with the goal, “to revolutionize the bra industry with our designs.”
WE-CAN client Afiya Beauty providing handcrafted, nutrient-dense skincare across Canada
Dec 08, 2021
WE-CAN client Afiya Beauty is developing handcrafted, nutrient-dense skincare in Quinte West for cross-Canada distribution.
From Lab 2 Fulfillment workshop aims to help women researchers, inventors and scientists
Oct 07, 2021
Purpose-driven workshop teaches women researchers, engineers, scientists and innovators how to transform research and discoveries into successful products and companies
Building Momentum: How One WE-CAN Client Saw 3X Business Growth During a Global Pandemic
Sep 29, 2021
WE-CAN client Lisa Henderson M.A.A.T.O., CBCO is the President and Lead Designer at House of Three in Inverary, Ontario.
Supporting women entrepreneurs in Kingston and beyond
Jun 04, 2021
Since launching 18 months ago, Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s WE-CAN Project has supported more than 800 women from underrepresented groups and sectors in achieving their entrepreneurial goals.
