Start your business with Vaughan’s Starter Company Plus program
Apply by June 16
Have you been thinking about starting a new business? Or are you looking for ways to expand your existing venture in Vaughan? If so, apply for the City of Vaughan’s Starter Company Plus program by Monday, June 16!
Through this program, the City offers tailored training for various business types, including brick-and-mortar, food and beverage, new startup and home-based, and technology ventures to develop a business plan, marketing strategy, budget and financial forecast. The Starter Company Plus program includes one-on-one consultations with one of the City’s business advisors who will support the development of your new business plan as well as the opportunity to apply for up to $5,000 in provincial grant funding to execute it.
Qualifying startup and home-based businesses will also be enrolled in training sessions offered through the Business Planning Launchpad Series, while food- and tech-based businesses will be offered sector-specific mentorship and training delivered in partnership with York University’s YSpace.
Application intake is ongoing for those interested in grant funding.
Follow these steps if this is your first time applying for the program:
Complete an eligibility survey at vaughanbusiness.ca/Starter-Company-Plus.
Upon qualifying, Vaughan Business and Entrepreneurship Centre staff will connect with you to discuss a business training plan.
Submit your completed business plan and financial budget by Monday, June 16.
Interested individuals are invited to attend an upcoming virtual program information session to learn more about this opportunity:
Date: Tuesday, April 8
Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Tuesday, April 22
Time: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Date: Monday, May 5
Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: In-person and online via Zoom
Registration: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
For more information, visit vaughanbusiness.ca/Starter-Company-Plus.
As part of the 2024 provincial budget, Ontario invested an additional $6.8 million over the next two years to enhance the Starter Company Plus program, providing additional support for Ontario entrepreneurs. This will allow more eligible entrepreneurs to receive a Starter Company Plus Grant of $5,000 and provide grants to an additional 500 entrepreneurs across Ontario over two years.
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