We Help Racialized Entrepreneurs Thrive

Tribe Network is a community of racialized people pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada.

As part of our network, you get direct access to community, coaching and capital to help you connect with the right people, develop your knowledge and skills, and launch, build and scale your business.

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Imagine a world where racialized people…

have access to a global network of resources, opportunities and networks that could support them and turn their ideas into reality.

are at the forefront of sustainable technology, entrepreneurship and innovation globally.

are the creators and facilitators of shared resources.

At Tribe, we know this world is possible, and we're creating it for ourselves.

How We Support Our Members

We'll help you level up, teach you how to start a business, and connect you with capital and people who can help accelerate your idea.

Here are just some of the ways we support our members.

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Over the past few years, we've seen…

2k+

members

in our Network

$470k

grant funding

distributed directly to racialized entrepreneurs

$950K+

invested

in racialized entrepreneurs

Testimonials

I’m happy to have found a BIPOC community for entrepreneurs and honoured to be a part of the first Tribe Network IDEA Fellowship.

Yohan Peiris

IDEA fellow & Founder at Renewly Solar

By helping to provide resources and support that have historically been lacking for BIPOC entrepreneurs and community leaders, together we can shape a region that is more diverse, equitable and inclusive.

Scott Balfour

President & CEO, Emera

Working with Tribe Network influenced me to pursue my passion as a full-time creative entrepreneur. Through Tribe, I have connected with other BIPOC entrepreneurs and leaders, and found opportunities I may not have found elsewhere.

Nessy Thomas

Artist & Entrepreneur

The Tribe Network has consistently helped us with mentorship, accessing non-dilutive funding, and making key industry introductions that has enabled us to grow.

Sochukwuma Aham-neze

Co-founder Kweeqpay

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Accelerate Tech

Accelerate Tech is Tribe Network’s signature support program designed for racialized tech entrepreneurs across Canada. Through expert coaching, access to capital, and a powerful founder community, this milestone-based program equips participants to validate, build, and scale their startups with clarity and confidence.

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Out East

Out East is a virtual-first entrepreneurship program supporting racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ founders in Atlantic Canada.

By combining community, founder education, and financial literacy, the program creates awareness and appreciation for racialized 2SLGBTQIA+ founders while providing a safe, affirming space to build and grow ventures that reflect their identities and ambitions.

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BLACK YOUTH AI HACKATHON

Join a virtual hackathon designed for Black university students across Canada. Team up to solve real-world challenges in health, education, infrastructure, and business using AI tools. Compete for $5,000 in total cash prizes, gain mentorship, and build your professional portfolio.

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Tribe Innovation Hub AI Stream

This is a venture validation program where racialized founders in Nova Scotia build real, market-ready ventures — not through lectures or theory, but by shipping prototypes, testing them with real customers, and taking them to market alongside coaches and a peer cohort

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