SK Startup Institute — Business Advising
SK, Canada
Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan
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Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
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- Government of Saskatchewan
- SK Startup Institute
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Get one-on-one appointments for general business start-up assistance, market research, and business registration and access to public workstations and resources.
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$1,900
Ottawa
Start a tech support cooperative including business registration and market research
$1,500
Calgary
Initiate a non-profit community kitchen including business registration and market research
$1,800
Edmonton
Launch a sole distributor of organic products including business registration and market research
$2,000
Toronto
Launch a financial coaching startup including business registration and marketing research
$2,200
Vancouver
Create a sustainable clothing line startup including business registration and market research
$1,800
Montreal
Establish a local art gallery cooperative including business registration and market research
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There are eligible types of companies for this grant. The grant is open to all types of businesses in Saskatchewan seeking assistance with business planning, setup, and funding guidance.
- Start-up companies
- Existing businesses looking to expand
- Entrepreneurs in need of funding guidance
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Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Startup costs such as business registration fees
- Marketing expenses for market research
- Consultation fees for business planning
- Training expenses for business setup
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Business viability and sustainability
- Alignment with grant objectives
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Clear and realistic action plan
- Potential for economic impact
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- Step 1: Decide the structure of business you want to operate under
- See your options and / or consult a lawyer.
- Step 2: Register your name under your chosen structure
- This is a two-step process that requires submitting and reserving a name, then registering or incorporating the name.
- Step 3: Open other business administration accounts
- After completing the registration process, you can open sales tax, bank, insurance accounts, and conduct business activities.
- Step 4: Acquire a business license
- Submit a completed application and pay the appropriate fee to your municipality or Band Office for First Nations.
Apply to this program
