A Partnership for Canada's Inclusive Economy
Welcome to Maïa
Canada’s national platform connecting women-owned businesses to market opportunities and inclusive procurement.
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Congratulations on Your WEOC Funding
You now have the capital to start or grow your business. Maïa completes your journey by connecting you to the opportunities, partners, and community that turn funding into flourishing.
WEOC provides the capital. Maïa provides the market access and connections. Together, we help you grow.
What You Gain as a Maïa Member
Access Real Contracts
Connect to RFPs, procurement opportunities, and corporate buyers actively seeking women-owned businesses. Find opportunities that match your expertise and capacity.
Find Strategic Partners
Collaborate with other women entrepreneurs to bid on larger contracts together. Build the partnerships that help you scale faster and compete for bigger opportunities.
Coast-to-Coast Network
Join 15,000 women entrepreneurs across all provinces and territories by April 2026. Connect with peers, mentors, and collaborators from Halifax to Vancouver to Iqaluit.
Free Training & Resources
Access business development tools, webinars, and mentorship programs designed to help you win more contracts and grow with confidence.
Meet-the-Buyer Events
Attend virtual and in-person events with corporations and government buyers actively procuring from women-led businesses. Make connections that lead to contracts.
Track Your Growth
Use your personalized dashboard to monitor connections made, contracts pursued, opportunities accessed, and partnerships formed. See your progress in real time.
Join a Growing Movement
15,000 women entrepreneurs by April 2026
Pan-Canadian reach across
all provinces & territories
100% FREE
Bilingual platform
(English & French)
Gabriel Huppé, founder of Next Chance, secured a major contract with Costco. Some of their product sets are available year-round on Costco's website, and their collection was even featured in stores during the holiday season! Maïa has been a true catalyst for Next Chance's growth.
Sylienne Cardichon, CEO of SELEST Security, participated in the 2024 edition of Matinées Découvertes (Discovery Mornings). This experience allowed her to present her company to large organizations and build a solid business relationship with Deloitte, among others. She was also able to network with other entrepreneurs and receive valuable advice on selling to different levels of government.
Véronique Poirier, Assistant Director of Business Development at Eco Loco, indicates that Maïa has been a true accelerator for her company. Thanks to the platform's support, she was able to access qualified buyers, better understand tender processes, and benefit from an intuitive and scalable interface. The practical and strategic training offered allowed her to advance to the next level.
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Maïa is powered by Réseau des Femmes d'affaires du Québec (RFAQ) and funded by the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES), an initiative of the Government of Canada.
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