WISE Women’s Network

Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship

Empowering Women to Shape the Future of Innovation

About the Initiative

What is WISE About

Nobellum’s Women in STEM & Entrepreneurship (WISE) program equips women founders with the tools, mentorship, and visibility needed to build globally competitive businesses. As a women-led organisation, we understand the systemic barriers women face in entrepreneurship and are committed to closing these gaps.

At the heart of WISE is a focus on upscaling women in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, intellectual property (IP) strategy and Investments, empowering founders to integrate emerging technologies into their operations and protect their innovations for long-term scalability. Through WISE Week we aim to connect founders to investors, industry experts, and fellow women leaders for strategic guidance, targeted skills development, and access to new global markets.

The WISE Women’s Network celebrates and champions those driving equity in innovation and working to close the gender funding gap—fueling inclusive growth across industries and regions.

Women in STEM & Entreprenuership

WISE Bootcamp

8 weeks | October 1st - November 29th, 2025

An 8-week hybrid accelerator designed for women founders in STEM and entrepreneurship, with a targeted focus on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and intellectual property (IP) strategy. Participants gain the skills to integrate emerging technologies into their operations, safeguard their innovations, and position their businesses for global competitiveness.

  • Applications Open: August 15, 2025

  • Applications Close: September 15, 2025

  • Program Dates: October 1 – November 29, 2025

WISE Week

1 week |   October 6 - 10, 2025

This is a flagship event series connecting women founders with executives, investors, and innovation leaders through panels, pitch showcases, and global roundtables.

Highlights include:

  • Roadmap to Billions – Canada Edition hosted by Black Women Talk Tech

  • Conference partnership at Elevate Toronto, Canada’s largest tech festival

  • The Black Innovation Zone Pitch & Panel Showcase featuring top Black-led ventures

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant Background

Lead applicant must identify as a Black Woman

Industry Agnostic

Open to companies in all industries with a focus on emerging industries and technology-enabled companies

Pre-Seed & Seed Startups

Open to pre-revenue and revenue-generating companies

Black Leadership

The lead applicant must be a co-founder in the company.

Program Timeline

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • An 8-week hybrid accelerator empowering women founders with training in AI adoption, IP strategy, and business growth.

  • Women founders who identify as Black building businesses in all industries. There will be a particular focus on those building in emerging industries or technology-engabled companies.

  • Applications open August 15, 2025 and close September 15, 2025.

    Orientation will take place on October 1st, 2025.

  • Nobellum will be kicking-off the WISE cohort with a series of flagship events for program participants taking place October 6–10, 2025 in Toronto featuring panels, pitch showcases, and global roundtables.

  • No. Thanks to our partners, the WISE Program is free for selected participants.

  • WISE Bootcamp masterclasses will be hosted virtually on Zoom, however in-person attendance at all WISE Week events will be mandatory for selected participants in the program.

  • October 6th, 2025  |  Topic: Investments

    Roadmaps to Billions Toronto Conference by Black Women Talk Tech with a Nobellum powered panel discussion.

    October 8th, 2025 | Pitch Showcase:

    Black Innovation Zone Pitch Showcase at Elevate Festival taking place at Median Hall & St Lawrence Market.

    October 9th, 2025  | Panel Showcase:

    Black Innovation Zone Panel Showcase at Elevate Festival with IPON, TieToronto and the Black Innovation Zone at Elevate taking place at Median Hall & St Lawrence Market.

    October 10th, 2025  | Roundtable at City Hall:  

    The Afri-CAN Caribbean Canada Economic Development Roundtable will be taking place at Toronto City Hall

  • If selected attendance is required for all program participants from October 6th to October 9th. The closing event on October 10th is optional, though we highly encourage participants to attend. Please note that travel and accommodations are not sponsored.

WISE Women Connected

Join corporate executives, visionary investors, and influential industry leaders as they share their inspiring real-life journeys to uplift and empower aspiring women founders. Discover valuable insights, lessons learned, and the support needed to navigate your entrepreneurial path with confidence!

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