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Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Assistance for student summer businesses in Ontario
Helps students start and run their own businesses with grants and mentorship from local business leaders. Provides up to $3,000 to support their efforts.
Provides up to $3,000 in non-repayable funding and hands-on mentorship for students to launch and operate a new summer business. Participants keep any profits generated.
Business Size: small
Region: Ontario
Demographics: youth, students
Other Criteria: Currently attending high school, college, or university, Between 15-29 years old (parent/guardian signature required if under 18), Canadian citizen or permanent resident, Not currently operating a business, Not working at another job or attending school for more than 12 hours a week during the program, Returning to school after the program ends, Has not received a Summer Company grant in the past, Business must be a new, independent sole proprietorship or corporation (applicant is majority shareholder), Business must qualify as 'self-employed' for income tax purposes, Business must operate full-time in Ontario, Commit a minimum of 280 hours (high school students) or 420 hours (post-secondary students) over the summer, Online businesses are acceptable, but require face-to-face marketing/sales opportunities, App and tech businesses must be market-ready and generate sales by the end of the summer, Businesses requiring certification must provide proof
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