Participant services
Choosing the Let’s Start Up Program is also being part of the Let’s Start Up community! The Lise Watier Foundation is committed to providing long-term support, notably by offering various services to the graduates of the program.
Many services are offered to Let’s Start Up participants and graduates

THE BCF GRANT
A $5,000 grant designed to support participants and graduates of the Let’s Start Up Program who have started their own business
Are you a graduate of the Let’s Start Up Program or in the process of completing the program? The BCF grant is for you!
Application period: from December 4, 2023 to February 25, 2024
Two information sessions will be held to answer your questions about the BCF grant:
- Tuesday, December 19, 2023, 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm (French)
- Tuesday, December 19, 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm (English)
AN OFFER FROM THE NATIONAL BANK
Open a business account and receive a cashback of $350* !
To take advantage of the offer, contact Marielle Boyer at mboyer@fondlisewatier.wpengine.com.
*The benefits granted under this offer may not be transferred, accumulated or combined with any other National Bank financial packages, promotional offers or benefits, and are not retroactive. The offer may be modified, extended or withdrawn at any time, without prior notice, at any time.


The Let’s Start Up Community
Let’s Start Up graduates are part of this community of dynamic and committed women. They have access to specific training offered by business and entrepreneurship experts and have the opportunity to participate in networking activities and stimulating meetings.
THE CONCORDIA SPREADING YOUR WINGS GRANT
A $5,000 grant designed to support participants and graduates of the Let’s Start Up Program who have started their own business
It’s a $5,000 grant awarded to a participant or graduate of the Let’s Start Up program of the Entrepreneurship Path who stands out for her willingness to commit fully to her entrepreneurial project, allowing her to achieve financial independence.
The application period is now closed.

PREVIOUS GRANTS

THE BCF LET’S START UP ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT
BCF has once again awarded a $5,000 grant to recognize the entrepreneurial journey of a Let’s Start Up graduate. This year, Nancy Olivier, the founder of la Fromagerie Saint-Sauveur, will benefit from this financial aid to propel her business forward.
The application period for the next edition of the Let’s Start Up Grant will open in March 2024. Stay tuned!