Helps young entrepreneurs explore and start new businesses

• programs designed to offer support, training, mentoring and the potential for financial incentives
• business planning and start-up resources
• connect with experienced business consultants, who are also available to provide resources to local teachers and conduct in-class presentations on youth entrepreneurship and other business topics

Programs Include:

Summer Company

As part of a province-wide youth entrepreneurship strategy, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade offers Summer Company delivered by Halton Region Small Business Centre

• provides hands-on business training and mentoring if your application is accepted with awards of up to $3,000 (up to $1,500 for start-up costs, and up to $1,500 after successful completion of the program)
• helps enterprising students start and run their own summer business and develop entrepreneurial skills and experience
• business plans for program via online applications only
• competitive program with limited spaces that fill up quickly

Futurpreneur Canada

Supports aspiring business owners, 18-39 yrs old

• provides financing, mentoring and support to participants

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Summer Company

• start date usually May to July
• end date Labour Day (but you can choose to keep running your summer business while in school)

Summer Company

• 15-29 years old
• Students returning to school in fall
• contact Halton Region Small Business Centre for full eligibility details

Futurpreneur Canada

• 18-39 years old
• not a full-time student (unless you are in your last academic year)
• have been operating a business full time for less than 12 months

Summer Company

• application deadline: May 12, 2025
• contact the Halton Region Small Business Centre

Futurpreneur Canada

• you must attend a free one hour program information session by registering online or by calling 311 or 1-866-442-5866