Starter Company Plus

Up to $5K and training for brand-new Ontario businesses.

Level

Provincial (ON)

Amount

Up to $5,000 non-repayable

What it funds

New business launch/growth; delivered via Small Business Enterprise Centres

Eligibility

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen (or permanent resident), and not attending school full-time or returning to school. To qualify for a grant, applicants must be able to make a cash or in-kind contribution of at least 25% of the grant amount. The program supports those who want to start a new company, expand an existing company, or buy a business in Ontario.

2026 notes

One of the easiest grants to secure — good first grant for pre-revenue founders

Awareness

known