
Prince's Operation Entrepreneur
Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Entrepreneurship workshops for transitioning and serving military personnel
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- Max. $390,000
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Free one-day Introduction to Entrepreneurship workshops designed to help transitioning military personnel, veterans and their spouses learn about starting a business.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant does not explicitly detail the financing modalities, focusing instead on the outcomes achieved through the project implementation. Specific modalities regarding disbursement, payment structure, or financial requirements are not mentioned in the information provided.
Activities funded
This grant supports projects that aim to facilitate the transition to entrepreneurship for veterans and their families. Eligible activities are focused on making entrepreneurial knowledge more accessible and providing comprehensive support throughout the entrepreneurial journey.
- Providing virtual workshops to enhance accessibility for veterans in different regions.
- Incorporating preparatory sessions prior to the start of the entrepreneurial workshops.
- Enhancing post-workshop support by offering continuous new content, resources, and networking opportunities.
- Showcasing veteran success stories to highlight the impact of entrepreneurship in improving lives and contributing to communities.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 64,000
Enhancing post-workshop follow-up with additional resources and networking opportunities
$ 64,000
Creating a digital platform to feature success stories of veteran entrepreneurs
$ 60,000
Integrating mentoring services into pre-program preparation for veteran entrepreneurs
$ 80,000
Developing virtual workshops for veterans to learn entrepreneurial skills
$ 48,000
Conducting a series of entrepreneurship networking events for veterans
$ 128,000
Developing business development support services for veteran entrepreneurs
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
There are eligible types of companies for this grant.
- Companies led by Canadian Veterans
- Companies seeking to advance their business skills
Eligible expenses
This grant facilitates various activities focused on expanding access to entrepreneurial resources for veterans and their families. The project aims to enhance engagement through virtual learning and supportive networking.
- Expansion of workshops to include virtual options for increased accessibility.
- Introduction of pre-workshop preparation elements to better equip participants.
- Enhancement of post-workshop follow-up with new content, resources, and networking opportunities.
- Showcasing veteran success stories as inspiration for community and entrepreneurial impact.
Selection criteria
Grant evaluation and selection criteria vary depending on the specific program or initiative. For detailed information about the criteria, please refer to the program guidelines or contact the grant provider directly.
How to apply
1
Attend a Veteran Entrepreneur Information Session
2
Register for the upcoming Speed Networking event for Veterans
3
Explore the available workshops and boot camps offered
4
Connect with mentors for guidance and support
5
Subscribe to the newsletter for program updates
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The grant funding enabled the operation to increase accessibility to entrepreneurship workshops by including virtual options.
- Opération Entrepreneur du prince de Galles has established an ongoing support structure post-workshop, offering continuous resources, content, and networking opportunities.
- New follow-up programs focusing on rapid networking, local purchasing, and entrepreneurial resilience have been implemented as a part of the project outcomes.
- There is an initiative to highlight veteran success stories to inspire and motivate participants.
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