Black Women Business Network

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Through this 33-month systemic change project, Black Women Business Network will address systemic barriers which limit Black women from equitable access and participation in resilient tech jobs to advance women’s economic security, prosperity, and representation in leadership and decision-making roles. This project will be scaling up, “Addressing systemic barriers limiting Black women from equitably accessing and participating in resilient tech jobs” throughout Ontario. It will address racial and gender biases and systemic barriers that have perpetuated the underrepresentation of black women in the technology industry. To do so, the project will conduct ecosystem mapping and research, data gathering in Ontario, customizations to the tech online hub, and the development of an action plan to promote equitable representation of Black women in tech. An external evaluator will measure and assess the impact of this systemic change project. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, the (Black Women Business Network (BWBN) will increase networks and collaboration by developing and implementing a Health Tech mentoring program, develop formal talent provision partnership plan with engaged employers, create networking opportunities, develop Health Tech resources and incorporate them into the Black Women Tech Hub. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.