The National Lead Hub of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) has initiated a study to map the Black entrepreneurial ecosystem across Canada. Led by Dr. Peter Pulsifer, an associate professor and the Associate Director of the Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre (GCRC) at Carleton University, the goal of this mapping project is to create a clear picture of the network of organizations, individuals, and resources that collectively support Black entrepreneurship in the country.

The National Quantitative Study on Black Entrepreneurs in Canada is a significant research initiative led by the National Lead Hub of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH). The study seeks to gain insights into the experiences of Black entrepreneurs, their businesses, and the opportunities and challenges they face. It's a large-scale quantitative study that involves a 20-minute survey covering various aspects of Black entrepreneurship in Canada. The primary objective is to create a detailed profile and portrait of Black entrepreneurship across Canada, ensuring representation from all provinces and territories, and capturing the diversity within the community.

The Central Regional Hub of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (BEKH) is embarking on a large scale-qualitative study, aiming to shed light on the experiences of Black entrepreneurs in Canada. The primary objective of this study is to provide a more nuanced understanding of the Black entrepreneurship community by employing evidence-based personas as a methodology. The insights gained from these personas have the potential to shape public policy by offering a more complete picture of who Black entrepreneurs are