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Overview
At a glance
Funding available
- Access new markets
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
- Varies by project
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Manitoba
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
Availability timeline
Activities funded
- Three-day business start-up training.
- Business planning and entrepreneurship basics.
- Accounting, taxes, and legal topics.
- Marketing, sales, and distribution topics.
Sources and recorded changes
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Business Start training dates and registration updated
Business Start now shows new June 15 to 17, 2026 training dates, a new registration form, and updated location details.
Business Start now shows the next session at CDEM offices located at 200 – 614, Des Meurons Street, from June 15 to 17, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm. The page also now points to a new registration form and adds a day-by-day schedule for Monday June 15, Tuesday June 16, and Wednesday June 17. The training fee remains 60$, and the eligibility description still lists Canadian citizens, permanent residents, foreign citizens accepted by Immigration Canada with a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR), refugees, WHP participants, and other people with valid work authorization in Canada.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Aspiring entrepreneurs.
- New business owners.
- Individuals with valid Canadian work status.
Eligible expenses
This grant supports new and developing businesses by offering training and mentorship to enhance entrepreneurial skills. The programs focus on crucial business aspects such as planning, financial management, and marketing strategies.
- Three-day business planning workshop covering business structures, tax management, and marketing strategies.
- Time Management workshop to optimize productivity.
- Financial Management and Bookkeeping workshop to ensure solid financial practices.
- Taxation workshops to navigate provincial and federal requirements.
- Advertising and Promotion workshops to enhance market presence.
- Import-Export Workshop to facilitate international business operations.
- Mentoring program linking new entrepreneurs with experienced mentors.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Business plan quality
- Financial viability
- Market potential
- Business management skills
- Benefit to the community
How to apply
- Step 1: Access the online registration form.
- Step 2: Complete the registration form with your information.
- Step 3: Wait for an email confirming eligibility and payment methods.
- Step 4: Complete registration based on the instructions received.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility.
- Applicants receive an email confirming eligibility and payment methods.
- Registration is confirmed after payment arrangements are completed.
Additional information
- Participants receive a certificate after completing the training.
- Business Start is delivered in French by qualified instructors.
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