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Stand With Owners — Telus Business

Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS
Telus
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 3, 2025
  • Closing date : September 4, 2025
Location
Canada

Overview

The Stand With Owners — Telus Business program offers up to $200,000 in funding, technology, and business exposure to Canadian businesses that demonstrate innovation, resilience, and community impact. The initiative supports a wide range of business activities, including technological advancement, community engagement, and growth strategies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Timeline
  • Open Date : June 3, 2025
  • Closing date : September 4, 2025

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
  • Business Associations
  • Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
  • General public
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
  • Nonprofits / charities
  • Minority groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Local
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Innovative projects demonstrating adaptation and differentiation in the Canadian business landscape.
  • Initiatives that leverage teamwork and community networks to foster business growth.
  • Projects aimed at making communities more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Canadian businesses of all sizes and stages
  • Sole proprietors that are established and generating revenue
  • Not-for-profit organizations
  • Registered charities
  • Social enterprises operating within Canada and serving Canadian communities

Eligible expenses

  • Funding allocated to business growth and development.
  • Technology solutions and tools to support business operations.
  • Exposure opportunities to promote business visibility.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses operating within Canada
  • Organizations serving Canadian communities

Additional information

  • Since 2020, the program has committed over $6 million to supporting business owners across Canada.
  • Winners will be announced and celebrated on October 21, 2025.
  • Supplementary exposure is available for certain winners, in addition to funding and technology prizes.
  • An internal TELUS panel consisting of company executives reviews all applications.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Stand With Owners — Telus Business Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Stand With Owners — Telus Business. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Stand With Owners — Telus Business?

The Stand With Owners — Telus Business program offers up to $200,000 in funding, technology, and business exposure to Canadian businesses that demonstrate innovation, resilience, and community impact. The initiative supports a wide range of business activities, including technological advancement, community engagement, and growth strategies.

How much funding can be received?

Stand With Owners — Telus Business Funds up to $200,000 of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The application deadline for this grant program was September 4, 2025.

Who is eligible for the Stand With Owners — Telus Business program?

To be eligible for the Stand With Owners — Telus Business program, you must: The competition is open to Canadian businesses that: are currently operational and legally registered, generate revenue, have 100 employees or fewer. Types of organizations included: for-profit businesses, registered charities, non-profit organizations, social enterprises.

What expenses are eligible under Stand With Owners — Telus Business?

Innovative projects demonstrating adaptation and differentiation in the Canadian business landscape. Initiatives that leverage teamwork and community networks to foster business growth. Projects aimed at making communities more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

Where is the Stand With Owners — Telus Business available?

The Stand With Owners — Telus Business program is available across Canada.

Is the Stand With Owners — Telus Business a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Stand With Owners — Telus Business is a Grant and Funding

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