Summer Company offers individuals aged 15 to 29 the chance to launch their own small business during the summer months. Participants will receive $3000 in funding to cover start-up expenses for their business venture.

Applications for our summer 2027 intake will open in January 2027.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THIS PROGRAM:

  • Funding to kickstart your summer business.
  • Access to Professional Development information and education offered by the Enterprise Temiskaming team members and more (if possible) that are proficient in their fields.
  • Guidance and mentorship from local business leaders to help establish and operate your business.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify for the program, you must:

  • Be enrolled in high school, college, university or online schooling in Ontario.
  • Be a resident of Ontario and a Canadian citizen.
  • Fall within the age range of 15 to 29 (applicants under 18 require parental or guardian consent).
  • Not currently operating a business.
  • Not working more than 12 hours per week in another job during the program.
  • Intend to return to school after the program concludes.

 

Individuals who have previously received a Summer Company grant are ineligible to reapply, however if individuals who are looking to participate have attempted to apply in the past, but have not secured a position in the past, they are welcome to re-apply.

Successful applicants will receive an initial grant of up to $1,500 to launch their business, with an additional $1,500 provided upon completion of all program requirements and fulfillment of their contractual agreements with both the Ministry funding the project and the agency supporting the participant (Enterprise Temiskaming).

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OSBAC programs and services are delivered by Enterprise Temiskaming and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

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