The Summer Company program provides students between the ages of 15 and 29 with at least 12 hours of business training, one‐on‐one mentoring and grants up to $3,000 to start a full-time business.
Our government provided an additional investment of $1.5 million last year, helping an additional 250 young people start and grow a business. The investment increased total funding for the program to more than $4.7 million over two years.
Applications are now officially open for students between the ages of 15-29 to apply. The deadline for applications is on May 16th, 2025.
Ontario’s 47 Small Business Enterprise Centres provide entrepreneurs access to advisors, programs and services, as well as learning opportunities for small business owners specific to their region.
98% of businesses in Ontario are small and are the backbone of communities across the province, fueling the economy and employing nearly 2.5 million people.
Our government is working around the clock to help small businesses and young entrepreneurs succeed because we see first-hand the impact they have. When Ontario’s small businesses prosper, local families thrive, and our economy continues to grow.
