Invest in Potential
Build Inclusive Economies
For over 25 years, ACCESS has removed barriers to entrepreneurship — equipping underserved Canadians with the tools, capital, and networks to succeed.
Entrepreneurs supported annually
Reported Increased Income
Countries Represented
Volunteers Driving Mentorship
Why this Matters
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity is not.
In Canada, thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs are excluded from traditional financing systems — not because of lack of ability, but lack of access.
At ACCESS, we close that gap.
At ACCESS, we support:
Canadians building economic independence
Women entrepreneurs overcoming systemic barriers
Early-stage founders rejected by traditional lenders
What you are funding
Your investment powers our 3 (& soon 4) core engines of impact:
Core Engine
ACCESS Business Lab
A 6-week accelerator combining coaching, mentorship, and marketplace readiness — the engine that drives our impact.
- 600+ entrepreneurs supported annually
- Wraparound support model
- From idea → launch → growth
Future Engine
AI for Entrepreneurs
Democratizing artificial intelligence for underserved founders — reducing startup costs and increasing efficiency.
- Democratizing AI for underserved founders
- Reducing startup costs + increasing efficiency
- Scaling to 400+ entrepreneurs
Coming Soon
Markets + Economic Activation
Real revenue opportunities — not just training. Community marketplaces that stimulate local economies.
- Real revenue opportunities beyond training
- Community marketplaces + exposure
- Local economic stimulation
Capital Engine
Loan Program
Reviving character-based lending to unlock capital for entrepreneurs rejected by traditional financial institutions.
- Reviving character-based lending
- Target: $500K loan pool
- Unlocking capital for those rejected elsewhere
Impact as ROI
What your investment delivers
Every dollar you contribute has a direct impact. Here’s what your contribution makes possible.
$50
One entrepreneur gains access to business training
$150
3 hours of personalized 1:1 coaching
$500
Full Business Lab participation for one entrepreneur
$1000
Marketplace access and a real revenue opportunity
$5000
Capital deployed directly into our loan pool
Every investment — at any level — also contributes to these system-wide outcomes:
56% report increased income
Participants consistently grow their earnings after the program
Jobs Created
New businesses mean new employment in local communities
Reduced social dependency
Financial independence reduces reliance on social support systems
Stronger local economies
Thriving small businesses strengthen the communities around them
Human Proof
Entrepreneurs who took the leap
“ACCESS gave me the clarity and confidence to grow my business. The mentorship was unlike anything I’d experienced before.”
“I had the idea for years but didn’t know where to start. ACCESS connected me to a mentor and financing I never thought I’d qualify for.”
“The ACCCESS Business Lab didn’t just teach me — it surrounded me with a community of people who wanted to see me succeed.”
Invest in Potential
Ways to invest
Individuals
- One-time donation
- Monthly giving — Access Builders Circle
Corporate Partners
- Sponsor Business Lab cohorts
- Fund AI training programs
- Employee engagement + mentorship
Foundations & Government
- Programmatic investment
- Scaling inclusive entrepreneurship
Impact Investors
- Loan pool contributions
- Blended finance opportunities
Looking Ahead
What happens next depends on funding
As we move into 2025–2026, we are focused on expanding our reach and deepening our impact across the GTA and beyond.
Scaling AI for Entrepreneurs across new cohorts
Expanding marketplaces across the GTA
Rebuilding our loan capital pool to $500K
Supporting 1,000+ entrepreneurs annually
“Every dollar invested in an entrepreneur is a dollar invested in a community.”
— ACCESS Community Capital Fund
Join the Mission
Be part of the system that changes lives.
Support ACCESS Today.
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401 Richmond St W Studio 374
Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
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