As a key part of the Government of Canada’s Black Entrepreneurship Program, the BEKH is developing large-scale qualitative and quantitative studies, as well as a network mapping of Black entrepreneurial ecosystem at the local, regional and national levels. These are meant to have practical applications for advocacy, policy development, and more, all in support of Black entrepreneurs.

Black entrepreneurship has always been a vital part of Canada’s economy, but large-scale, detailed research and pan-Canadian information on it has been limited. This knowledge and sharing of lived experiences has a vital role in informing the public policies that are needed to address the systemic barriers Black entrepreneurs face when building their businesses.