Who We Are
At the heart of Canada’s rich cultural mosaic, we find the BIPOC Foundation, a beacon of hope and opportunity. Born from a shared dream of economic growth and social impact, our focus began with supporting the vibrant Black community.
Thanks to a generous $2.6M federal investment from the Government of Canada in February 2022, we joined hands with other caring non-profits to weave a new future for Western Canada’s economy by launching an accelerator program, offering essential business training, and bridging connections between Black entrepreneurs and investors. Today, we are expanding our efforts across ethnicities and cultures nationwide.
Our mission is more than business; it’s a heartfelt commitment to community. We strive to fill the economic gaps, increase the presence of BIPOC-owned businesses, and pave relatable paths to success. Above all, we stand united in overcoming systemic barriers, working every day to build a world where everyone has a fair chance to thrive. Join us in this meaningful journey. Your support can make dreams come true.
Our Purpose
We exist to bridge systemic gaps and create equitable opportunities by providing the resources, tools, and support necessary for entrepreneurs to thrive and build scalable, sustainable businesses.
Our Vision
To advance Economic Empowerment, Financial Inclusion, and Representation for all underestimated entrepreneurs across Canada and globally.
Our Mission
To strengthen a network of underestimated and underserved entrepreneurs and founders through capacity building and access to financial and non-financial resources that will encourage positive economic participation.
Our Values
To embody and cultivate Equity, Equality, Empathy, Education, and Inclusion.
How We Help
Founders Education
At our organization, we warmly invite you to explore our diverse range of self-paced programs, available in person, online, or through a blend of both. Whether you’re just starting out or seeking advanced, tailored solutions, our curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of businesses across Western Canada.
Support Network
Embarking on an entrepreneurial adventure? You’re not alone! Our dedicated team of experienced business mentors is here to guide you through every twist and turn. Covering over 40 areas of business expertise, we’re committed to walking beside you, offering trusted advice and methods to ensure your journey is a successful one.
Startup Services
At the heart of every great idea is a passionate founder eager to bring it to life. We understand that taking an idea to the next level can be challenging, and many dreams don’t see the light of day. That’s why we’re here with a supportive curriculum and tools to help you nurture your vision and grow it into a thriving reality.
Community Outreach
As the old African proverb goes, “It takes a community to raise a child.” The vision of economic inclusion and representation of BIPOC Canadians should be a collective effort. We are taking the lead in connecting our multicultural society with a range of stakeholders and resources.
Board
Advisors
Richard
Kayangu
Desmond McKenzie
Charles
Nyabeze
Sam
Oboh
Careers
Our team is driven by purpose, efficiency, and quality. We are results-oriented, embrace the opportunity to innovate in volatile times, and take bold, intentional steps to find a way forward for underserved communities. We believe and uphold the principle that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. If this sounds like a fit, please contact us to let us know how you may be able to work with the BIPOC Foundation core team. For volunteer opportunities, please fill out our Volunteer Expression of Interest Form.
Standards & Policies
Agendas
BIPOC Foundation is a registered non-profit based in Alberta, Canada with fiscal sponsorship for charity. We are not directly affiliated with any political, religious, corporate, or other entities. Our partnerships and engagements are arm’s length collaborations that solely support shared interest in BIPOC Foundation’s mission.
Ethics
We strive to make our vision as accessible as possible to the BIPOC community. As we encourage and welcome all current and aspiring BIPOC entrepreneurs to consider participating, we promote responsible Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) practices throughout our offerings.
Privacy
We ma document our activities for internal and promotional purposes. Participants in our activities may appear in photographs and audiovisual recordings.
Should we collect your information, we will use it solely to manage and attend to your requests to us at your discretion.
Funding
We are largely supported by government, corporate sponsors, in-kind service providers, and donations. While many of our offerings have been free, we may charge fees for specific offerings and all funds go back into essential operational costs of BIPOC Foundation activities.
Our Offerings
Upon registering, participants agree to adhere to any Community Guidelines and Code of Conduct specified by BIPOC Foundation, including to carry themselves in accordance with our values throughout BIPOC Foundation activities.
Features, products or services within our offerings may be subject to change from time to time within reason.
In delivering our offerings, BIPOC Foundation assumes no liability for participants’ business decisions or legal decisions.
Publications
We highlight entrepreneurs to celebrate their BIPOC Foundation related success, promote their business opportunities that have resulted from our activities, demonstrate delivery on our mission, attract the next class of entrepreneurs, and set positive examples.
Our publications do not represent BIPOC Foundation concurrence with any organization or persons on any issue unless explicitly stated by BIPOC Foundation in connection with our mission.
Characterizations of BIPOC Foundation or uses of BIPOC Foundation indicia by third parties are unofficial unless otherwise stated by BIPOC Foundation.
Governing Law
BIPOC Foundation activities are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta, and participating parties submit to the jurisdiction of courts of competent jurisdiction in the Province of Alberta.
