Young Entrepreneurs

If you are under the age of 29, there are programs designed to help you start and grow your business. These programs typically provide funding, mentorship, and training for young business owners. Some of the programs offered are listed below. For more information, please contact us.

Summer Company Program

The possibilities for starting a company are endless. Summer Company helps you take your ideas and make them a reality. Student summer jobs don't have to be boring: be your own boss and gain valuable business experience that will last you a lifetime. To apply to Summer Company click here.
Please watch the video below, as one of our previous Summer Company participant talks about her experience with the program. 

Summer Company 2019 - Highlights

Starter Company Plus Program

The Starter Company Plus Program is aimed at entrepreneurs aged 18 and older who are not returning to school and are interested in starting, purchasing, or expanding a business as their full-time occupation. This program is free for all participants and provides a valuable opportunity to develop their business ideas while drawing on a variety of experienced and professional resources.

​Starter Company Plus is funded by the provincial government as part of the 'Ready. Set. Work.' campaign and the Youth Jobs Strategy. The program is delivered by Enterprise Temiskaming in the District of Timiskaming. Contact us.
Starter Company Plus Guidelines
In order to better understand the program and the guidelines that apply to all participants, please read the following document. Click here.

Futurpreneur Canada

From business plan to business success. We offer financing, mentoring and expertise to get your start-up off the ground. If you’re 18 – 39 and ready to launch a business, we’re here to help you.
Financing:  Futurpreneur Canada makes it easier for aspiring young business owners to secure financing. And we’ve partnered with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to extend our support to you even further.
$20,000 (Futurpreneur Canada)
​$40,000 (Business Development Bank of Canada)
$60,000 Total
We offer collateral-free loans at better interest rates than most banks. But we can’t do it alone. We’re able to finance up to $20,000 per business. If you need more money, BDC may provide up to $40,000.

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