Summer Company
Up to $3,000GrantOntarioMinistry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Helps students aged 15-29 start and run their own summer business. Provides up to $3,000 in startup funding, hands-on business coaching, and mentoring. Students must be returning to school in the fall and commit to running the business full-time over the summer months. Excellent pathway for young entrepreneurs to gain real-world experience.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Fixed deadline
- Last published deadline: 2026-05-31 — this date has passed. Check the official program page for the current intake.
- Typical processing time: 4-6 weeks
What you'll need
Student Status Proof
Provide documentation that you are returning to school in the fall semester.
Business Concept Proposal
Submit a summer business plan outlining your product or service, target market, and financial forecast.
Official program page · Details verified Mar 26, 2026
Related funding
- Ontario Youth Entrepreneurship Fund — Ontario, up to $10,000
- Ontario Centre for Women in Enterprise — Ontario, up to $15,000
- Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program - Business Development — Federal, up to $99,999
- Coast Capital Savings Innovation Program — British Columbia, up to $25,000
- Futurpreneur Canada Startup Program — Federal, up to $60,000 (loan + BDC co-loan)
- L-SPARK SaaS Accelerator Program — Ontario, up to $50,000