Summer Company – Regional Business Summer Company – Regional Business
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Take your summer job to the next level and transform your skills and passion into a thriving business! Summer Company is an Ontario government program facilitated by the Regional Business Centre.

2025 SUMMER COMPANY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!    APPLY NOW    

Students aged 15 to 29 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.

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WHO CAN APPLY TO SUMMER COMPANY?

You could be eligible, if you:

  • attend high school, college or university
  • live in Ontario
  • are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • are between 15-29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant)
  • are not already running a business
  • are not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program
  • are returning to school after the program ends

** If you have received a Summer Company grant in the past, you cannot apply again. **

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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 Deadline: May 16, 2025

Start date: June 2 (post-secondary students); June 30 (high school students)
End date: Labour Day

REQUIREMENTS

Over the summer program period, you must be prepared to commit to:

  • a minimum of 280 hours for high school students (average of 35 hours per week over 8 weeks)
  • a minimum of 420 hours for post-secondary students (average of 35 hours per week over 12 weeks)
  • attend mandatory training sessions and workshops
  • meet with program coordinator bi-weekly
  • schedule two site visits with the program coordinator

APPLY NOW

Join a dynamic community of aspiring student entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts.

APPLY NOW TO SUMMER COMPANY
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Looking for more information on Summer Company or need support with your application?

Contact our team at [email protected] or call us at 705-688-7582

“The Summer Company Program has done many things, including helping me achieve my entrepreneurial dream of starting my own business. They have guided me with knowledge and resources. I would refer this program to anyone who wants to achieve their goal. They were there for me and all my questions and the staff are excellent.”

Herb Watkins
H's Landscaping
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“Participating in the Summer Company Program was a game-changer for me. With a long-standing passion for 3D printing, I aspired to share this with a wider audience and this program provided the perfect launchpad. The invaluable support, from business training to mentorship, guided me in establishing my business. What stood out most was the collaborative environment that allowed me to connect with peers and mentors, fostering both creative ideas and lasting networks.”

Ahmed Abdel-Dayem
3D Prints: A New Dimension
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“I am thrilled that I chose to take part in the Summer Company Program. This program has been an amazing learning opportunity for me thus far. Starting a business of my own has been an excellent way for me to use the skills I have learned from my degree as a third-year entrepreneurship student.”

Emma Lapointe
Solace Supply