Calling all Laurentian University students!
Take your summer job to the next level and transform your skills and passion into a thriving business! The Foundry at Laurentian University is proudly sponsoring 2 spots in the Summer Company program facilitated by the Regional Business Centre.
Laurentian students under 29 years old who are returning to school in September can receive a grant of up to $3,000 to start and manage their own business over the summer.
Successful applicants to the Summer Company Program will be paired with a coach from the Regional Business Centre and receive personalized business training, guidance, and support every step of the way.

WHO CAN APPLY TO SUMMER COMPANY?
International Students encouraged to apply!
You could be eligible, if you:
- currently attend Laurentian University and will be returning in the fall
- live in Sudbury, Ontario
- are between 15-29 years old
- are not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program
** If you have received a Summer Company grant in the past, you cannot apply again. **

SUMMER COMPANY GRANT UP TO $3,000!
Successful Summer Company applicants receive:
up to $1,500 up front to help with approved start-up costs
up to $1,500 upon successful completion of program requirements
IMPORTANT DATES
Application & Business Plan Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025
Start date: June 2
End date: Labour Day

REQUIREMENTS
Over the summer program period, you must commit to:
- participate in the program for 12 weeks
- spend an average of 35 hours per week on running your business and training
- attend mandatory training sessions and workshops – approximately 3-4 sessions
- meet with program coordinator bi-weekly (virtually or in-person)
- schedule two site visits to your business with the program coordinator