How it works

Through the Youth Investment Accelerator Fund, you may apply for:

  • funding of up to $250,000
  • help in building a strong management team
  • sales, human resources and products support to commercialize your technologies

Who is eligible

You can apply if your company meets certain criteria, including:

  • has a majority of founders aged 18-29
  • has total revenues of less than $500,000 from the time of incorporation and net tangible assets valued at less than $500,000
  • addresses a potential market of at least $100 million
  • has defensible intellectual property
  • pays 50% or more of its wages and fees to employees in Ontario
  • is currently enrolled with a Regional Innovation Centre under the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs (ONE) program

How to apply

The application period is now closed.

The Youth Investment Accelerator Fund was delivered through MaRS, a member of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs.