FOR CANADA
Because founders come in every form
Because founders come in every form
CDEN is a community-first network for disabled entrepreneurs across Canada. Shared experience becomes shared strength, connecting founders with mentors, funding support, practical resources and people who understand the journey.
CDEN is a community-first network for disabled entrepreneurs across Canada. Shared experience becomes shared strength, connecting founders with mentors, funding support, practical resources and people who understand the journey.
Our Impact
Our Impact
A National Network Taking Shape
A National Network Taking Shape
CDEN is building a pan-Canadian community where disabled entrepreneurs can connect locally and access opportunities nationally.
CDEN is building a pan-Canadian community where disabled entrepreneurs can connect locally and access opportunities nationally.
Local connections across every province and territory
PAN-CANADIAN CHAPTERS
Mentors, resources and opportunities from across the ecosystem
PARTNER-POWERED
Essential community support, always free
$0 CORE ACCESS
Funding Programs
DECEMBER 3, 2026
What You Get
What You Get
The people, opportunities and support to move your business forward
The people, opportunities and support to move your business forward
Mentorship
Connect with mentors based on your sector, business stage, goals and lived experience. Meet by video or message in the format that works for you.
Sector alignment
Business stage
Lived experience
Video or message
Mentorship
Connect with mentors based on your sector, business stage, goals and lived experience. Meet by video or message in the format that works for you.
Sector alignment
Business stage
Lived experience
Video or message
Funding Support
Explore Canadian grants, programs and funding opportunities relevant to your province, sector and business stage. Get clearer information about eligibility, deadlines and next steps.
26+ opportunities
Province fit
Deadline tracking
Application guidance
Funding Support
Explore Canadian grants, programs and funding opportunities relevant to your province, sector and business stage. Get clearer information about eligibility, deadlines and next steps.
26+ opportunities
Province fit
Deadline tracking
Application guidance
Founder Community
Connect with disabled entrepreneurs at similar stages of the journey. Exchange knowledge, work through challenges and build relationships with people who understand.
Founder connections
Peer support
Local chapters
Canada-wide network
Founder Community
Connect with disabled entrepreneurs at similar stages of the journey. Exchange knowledge, work through challenges and build relationships with people who understand.
Founder connections
Peer support
Local chapters
Canada-wide network
Resources, Events & Growth
Access practical business resources, workshops, incubation pathways and entrepreneurial events offered by CDEN and its partner network.
Business resources
Workshops
Incubation
Events
Resources, Events & Growth
Access practical business resources, workshops, incubation pathways and entrepreneurial events offered by CDEN and its partner network.
Business resources
Workshops
Incubation
Events
Why CDEN
Why CDEN
Founder support, designed differently
Founder support, designed differently
Shaped by Lived Experience
CDEN is being built with disabled founders, so the network reflects real experiences, priorities and ways of working.
Shaped by Lived Experience
CDEN is being built with disabled founders, so the network reflects real experiences, priorities and ways of working.
Local Chapters, National Reach
Connect through provincial and territorial chapters while accessing mentors, partners and opportunities from across Canada.
Local Chapters, National Reach
Connect through provincial and territorial chapters while accessing mentors, partners and opportunities from across Canada.
Personalized, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Support is shaped around your goals, business stage, sector, location and lived experience.
Personalized, Not One-Size-Fits-All
Support is shaped around your goals, business stage, sector, location and lived experience.
Partner-Powered
CDEN brings together organizations, professionals and ecosystem partners to create stronger pathways for founders.
Partner-Powered
CDEN brings together organizations, professionals and ecosystem partners to create stronger pathways for founders.
Free at the Core
Essential community access and core support remain free, without membership fees or unnecessary paywalls.
Free at the Core
Essential community access and core support remain free, without membership fees or unnecessary paywalls.
Accessibility from the Start
Accessibility is built into how CDEN is designed, communicated and delivered—not added as an afterthought.
Accessibility from the Start
Accessibility is built into how CDEN is designed, communicated and delivered—not added as an afterthought.
How it works
How it works
From signing up to finding your next step
From signing up to finding your next step
01
Join Free
Create your member profile and tell us about your business, goals and founder journey. Core access is free.
01
Join Free
Create your member profile and tell us about your business, goals and founder journey. Core access is free.
02
Tell Us What You Need
Share your sector, business stage, location and the type of guidance or connections that would help you move forward.
02
Tell Us What You Need
Share your sector, business stage, location and the type of guidance or connections that would help you move forward.
03
Get Connected
Discover relevant mentors, founder peers, local chapters and partner opportunities based on your profile.
03
Get Connected
Discover relevant mentors, founder peers, local chapters and partner opportunities based on your profile.
04
Build and Grow
Access funding information, practical resources, workshops, incubation pathways and events as the network grows.
04
Build and Grow
Access funding information, practical resources, workshops, incubation pathways and events as the network grows.
What You Can Do
What You Can Do
Turn support into clear next steps
Turn support into clear next steps
1.
Build Your Founder Roadmap
Organize your business goals, current priorities and support needs into a practical path forward.
Goals
Priorities
Next actions
2.
Track Opportunities
3.
Manage Your Connections
4.
Plan What Comes Next
1.
Build Your Founder Roadmap
Organize your business goals, current priorities and support needs into a practical path forward.
Goals
Priorities
Next actions
2.
Track Opportunities
3.
Manage Your Connections
4.
Plan What Comes Next
1.
Build Your Founder Roadmap
Organize your business goals, current priorities and support needs into a practical path forward.
Goals
Priorities
Next actions
2.
Track Opportunities
3.
Manage Your Connections
4.
Plan What Comes Next
Join the Community
Join the Community
Build with people who understand the journey
Build with people who understand the journey
A COMMUNITY TAKING SHAPE ACROSS CANADA
Applications are now open for disabled entrepreneurs and aspiring founders. Join early. Build meaningful connections. Help shape what CDEN becomes.
1
Real questions. Practical answers.
Join monthly conversations with mentors, founders and peers.Bring the challenge you are facing. Leave with ideas, connections and a clearer next step.
Building a business is hard. Building alone should not be part of it.
Why CDEN Exists
Disabled founders deserve more than another directory, generic advice or a login. CDEN is being built to create real relationships, relevant opportunities and support designed around how founders actually live and work.
A COMMUNITY TAKING SHAPE ACROSS CANADA
Applications are now open for disabled entrepreneurs and aspiring founders. Join early. Build meaningful connections. Help shape what CDEN becomes.
1
Real questions. Practical answers.
Join monthly conversations with mentors, founders and peers.Bring the challenge you are facing. Leave with ideas, connections and a clearer next step.
Building a business is hard. Building alone should not be part of it.
Why CDEN Exists
Disabled founders deserve more than another directory, generic advice or a login. CDEN is being built to create real relationships, relevant opportunities and support designed around how founders actually live and work.
A COMMUNITY TAKING SHAPE ACROSS CANADA
Applications are now open for disabled entrepreneurs and aspiring founders. Join early. Build meaningful connections. Help shape what CDEN becomes.
1
Real questions. Practical answers.
Join monthly conversations with mentors, founders and peers.Bring the challenge you are facing. Leave with ideas, connections and a clearer next step.
Building a business is hard. Building alone should not be part of it.
Why CDEN Exists
Disabled founders deserve more than another directory, generic advice or a login. CDEN is being built to create real relationships, relevant opportunities and support designed around how founders actually live and work.
Why CDEN
Why CDEN
More than an incubator—a
network designed around disabled founders.
More than an incubator—a
network designed around disabled founders.
CDEN
Many Traditional Incubators
Built specifically with disabled founders in mind
Designed for a broad founder audience
Join at different stages of your business journey
Often organized around fixed application periods and cohorts
Stay connected beyond one program or workshop
Support may end when the program finishes
Connect with mentors, peers, partners and local chapters
Support is usually delivered through one program team
Participate by video, message or other accessible formats
Activities may follow a fixed schedule or format
Explore funding, events, resources and incubation opportunities in one network
Founders may need to search across several different organizations
Free core community access
Participation requirements and costs vary
CDEN
Many Traditional Incubators
Built specifically with disabled founders in mind
Designed for a broad founder audience
Join at different stages of your business journey
Often organized around fixed application periods and cohorts
Stay connected beyond one program or workshop
Support may end when the program finishes
Connect with mentors, peers, partners and local chapters
Support is usually delivered through one program team
Participate by video, message or other accessible formats
Activities may follow a fixed schedule or format
Explore funding, events, resources and incubation opportunities in one network
Founders may need to search across several different organizations
Free core community access
Participation requirements and costs vary
CDEN
Many Traditional Incubators
Built specifically with disabled founders in mind
Designed for a broad founder audience
Join at different stages of your business journey
Often organized around fixed application periods and cohorts
Stay connected beyond one program or workshop
Support may end when the program finishes
Connect with mentors, peers, partners and local chapters
Support is usually delivered through one program team
Participate by video, message or other accessible formats
Activities may follow a fixed schedule or format
Explore funding, events, resources and incubation opportunities in one network
Founders may need to search across several different organizations
Free core community access
Participation requirements and costs vary
CDEN does not replace incubators. It helps disabled founders find, navigate and benefit from the right incubators, funding programs, mentors and opportunities—while remaining connected to a community that continues beyond any single program.
CDEN does not replace incubators. It helps disabled founders find, navigate and benefit from the right incubators, funding programs, mentors and opportunities—while remaining connected to a community that continues beyond any single program.
Faq
Faq
Questions About Joining and Partnering with CDEN
Questions About Joining and Partnering with CDEN
Who can join CDEN?
Is CDEN free to use?
Can I apply before the official launch?
How do mentorship and founder groups work?
Will joining CDEN help me receive funding?
How can an incubator or entrepreneurship centre work with CDEN?
How can a small business centre or economic development organization participate?
How can a university or college partner with CDEN?
Build what comes next—with a network behind you.
Join Canada’s growing community for disabled entrepreneurs. Connect with
mentors, founder peers, funding support, practical resources and partners
who can help you move forward.
Core access is free. Applications are now open ahead of our national launch on
December 3, 2026.
Join Canada’s growing community for
disabled entrepreneurs. Connect with
mentors, founder peers, funding support,
practical resources and partners
who can help you move forward.
Core access is free. Applications are now
open ahead of our national launch on
December 3, 2026.
CDEN is a pan-Canadian, community-first network connecting disabled entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding support, local chapters, practical resources, events and partner opportunities.
CDEN is a pan-Canadian, community-first network connecting disabled entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding support, local chapters, practical resources, events and partner opportunities.
CDEN is a pan-Canadian, community-first network connecting disabled entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding support, local chapters, practical resources, events and partner opportunities.