Starter Company Plus

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade · Starter Company Plus provides grants up to $5,000 along with business support services for individuals starting, expanding, or buying a small business in Ontar…

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Overview

Starter Company Plus provides grants up to $5,000 along with business support services for individuals starting, expanding, or buying a small business in Ontario. Applicants receive one-on-one guidance from advisors, access to workshops and networking events, and mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs.

Eligibility

Must be 18 years of age or olderMust be an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen or permanent residentMust not be attending school full-time or returning to schoolMust be able to contribute at least 25% of the grant amount in cash or in kind to qualify for the grant

Eligible projects

Starting a new companyExpanding an existing companyBuying a business in Ontario

Financing terms

Grant award up to $5,000Applicants must contribute at least 25% of the grant amount as matching funds (cash or in kind)Support includes one-on-one business advisory services from Small Business Enterprise Centre advisors

How to apply

1Check eligibilityConfirm you meet every criterion listed above before you start.

2Prepare the project packageProject description, budget with quotes, team, and recent financial statements.

3Apply on ontario.caGovgrant members can draft the application with AI and export a formatted PDF.

4Respond to reviewer questionsMost programs come back with one round of questions within a few weeks of submission.

Additional information

Program includes access to business workshops, seminars, and networking events covering topics such as business planning, budgeting, and marketingMentoring available from entrepreneurs with experience in starting, expanding, or buying businesses

At a glanceMaximum$5KProviderGovernment of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and TradeDeadlineRolling intakeStatusOpenRegionOntarioOfficial sourceontario.ca ↗

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