BBPA Black Men in Business (Win up to $10,000)

A 6-week program to support black men in business across 5 focused business streams.

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About BBPA Black Men in Business

Opportunity Details

A 6-week program to support black men in business across 5 focused business streams. The program aims to reach up to 500 small business and/or early-stage founders through a combination of hands-on training, community engagement and an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in non dilutive funding.

Their approach leverages industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs to meet black business owners where they’re at. They blend coaching, education and community to drive business results for an underserved and high- potential segment of the business community across Canada.

Through six 60-90 minute online workshops, and public-live-virtual pitch competition followed by a 3-month trailing series of office hours that immerse founders further into the broader Canadian business ecosystem.

Founders from five, distinct categories will be invited to participate:

  • Technology
  • Consumer Goods
  •  Food & Hospitality
  •  Creative Business
  •  Business Services

Benefits of BBPA Black Men in Business

Their program goes beyond education – we’re here to help black men in business unlock their full potential with non dilutive capital. Semi finalists will:

  •  Pitch their business for a chance to receive up to $10,000 in non dilutive funding
  • Close knowledge gaps for themselves as a business leader
  • Meet potential champions for their business
  • Gain exposure to new customers + potential clients

BBPA Black Men in Business Requirements

The program is deisgned for black men in business that meet the following criteria:

  1. Founder or owner of a small business registered in Canada.
  2. Can commit to a minimum of two hours of programming a week.
  3. Doing business in any of the following five categories:
  • Technology
  •  Consumer Goods
  •  Food & Hospitality
  • Creative Business
  • Business Services

Application Date and Process

Apply for stage one application via the link.

Application Deadline

17 June, 2025

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