Starter Company Plus

You can apply if you're:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen (or permanent resident)
  • not attending school full-time or returning to school

To qualify for a grant, you must be able to contribute 25% of the grant amount in cash or in kind.

Microlending for Women in Ontario

  • Get financial literacy training, entrepreneurship mentoring and skills development and life skills support
  • Become eligible for a small loan to start your own business

School of Social Entrepreneurs

  • A 6-month fellowship at the Daniels Centre of Learning in Toronto
  • Support to help you develop and secure a social venture that can benefit your community (e.g., fair trade products)
  • Cost: $1,500 (including course materials and school fees)
  • Scholarships and bursaries available, in some cases

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund

Apply for programs that support your small businesses in northern Ontario.

Summer Company

  • Get start-up money to kick-off a new summer business
  • Up to $1,500 up front to help with start-up costs
  • Up to $1,500 when you successfully complete the program requirements
  • Receive advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running