Stand With Owners — Telus Business

Q: How much funding can be received?

Stand With Owners — Telus Business Funds up to 200000% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

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

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

Stand With Owners — Telus Business is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Stand With Owners — Telus Business?

Stand With Owners — Telus Business is funded by Telus

Q: 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.

Q: Where is the Stand With Owners — Telus Business available?

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

Q: Are startups eligible for the Stand With Owners — Telus Business program?

Yes, startups are eligible to apply for the Stand With Owners — Telus Business program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Business funding and national recognition opportunity through TELUS

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $200,000

Timeline

Open Date : June 3, 2025
Closing date : September 4, 2025

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Telus

Program status

Open

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.

Financing terms and conditions

5 grand prize winners will each receive $200,000 in funding, technology, and exposure.
15 winners will each receive $20,000 in funding and technology.
An additional 15 owners will receive business exposure as part of the prize, but no direct financial award is specified.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 200,000

Implementation of an online platform for fair trade of artisanal products

$ 200,000

Creation of a mobile application to connect local farmers with consumers

$ 200,000

Development of an automated system to reduce food waste in supermarkets

Eligibility

The business must be operating within Canada.
Applicants can include sole proprietors, not-for-profits, registered charities, and social enterprises, as long as they primarily serve Canadian communities.
The business must be currently up and running at the time of application.
Businesses of all sizes, stages, industries, and communities across Canada are eligible to apply.

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

Selection criteria

Demonstration of innovation and adaptation to stand out and grow the business.
Illustration of the value and impact of your support network, including employees, mentors, volunteers, family, friends, or others.
Evidence of giving back to the community, such as making the business or its activities more sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

How to apply

Review Contest Rules

Read the detailed contest rules to understand eligibility and application requirements.
Ensure your business meets all criteria, including type and revenue streams.

Reflect on Themes

Consider the themes of Passion, Purpose, and Perseverance your application should highlight.
Gather specific examples from your business journey to demonstrate these themes.

Prepare Application Content

Draft a compelling narrative for your application that includes your business's story, impact, and growth.
Highlight your use of technology and innovation in your business operations.

Complete Online Application

Visit the official application portal between June 4, 2024, and September 4, 2024.
Fill out the online application form with the necessary details about your business.

Submit Application

Review your application for completeness and accuracy before submitting.
Submit your application before the deadline of 11:59 pm ET on September 4, 2024.

Confirmation

Await confirmation that your application has been received.
Keep any reference number or email notification for tracking purposes.

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.

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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.