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