Starter Company Plus
Government of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Overview
Access training, mentoring and a grant of up to $5,000 for starting, expanding or buying a small business in Ontario. Depending on location, the program opens and closes at various times of the year. To enquire, visit the link and contact your local Small Business Enterprise Centre.
At a glance
| Categories | grant, advisory |
|---|---|
| Funding | $5,000 (up to 75% of eligible costs) |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | ON |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Money Maximum: $5,000 Note: To qualify for a grant, you must be able to make a contribution in cash or in kind. It has to be at least 25% of the grant amount You Are 18 years of age or older Are an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen (or permanent resident) Are not attending school full-time or returning to school Use this to Get one-on-one guidance Participate in business workshops, seminars or networking events Learn about topics ranging from: Writing a business plan Budgeting Marketing campaigns Talk to a mentor with experience in starting, expanding or buying a small business
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
Starter Company Plus is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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