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Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre
Training and mentorship for new Hamilton businesses
Last Update: June 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : September 7, 2026
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre provides up to $5,000 to support new and early-stage businesses in Hamilton. Funding may be used for business start-up and operating needs, and participants also receive training and mentoring.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop a new product or service
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : September 7, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new small business in Hamilton.
- Growing an existing business that is less than two years old.
- Participating in entrepreneurship training and mentoring.
Documents Needed
- Business registration documentation
- Proof of physical address
- Proof of ownership or shareholder agreement
- Financial activity statements
- Business plan
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New or early-stage small businesses in Hamilton.
- Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
- Independent businesses owned by the applicant.
Who is not eligible
- Businesses older than two years.
- Businesses operated by applicants who are still attending school or working elsewhere.
- Online reseller businesses, franchises, charities, non-profits, and social enterprises.
- Nightclubs, lounges, cabarets, discotheques, music festivals, and similar entertainment activities.
- Crypto, cannabis retail, financial, brokerage, and money transfer businesses.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital for the business.
- Equipment or machinery needed to operate the business.
- Other business start-up costs supported by the grant.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Sweat equity as an in-kind contribution.
- Loans or other loaned support as a contribution.
- Multiple individuals receiving funding for the same business idea.
Eligible geographic areas
- Hamilton, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Eligible applicants are contacted by a program coordinator to discuss the application and business.
- A grant committee reviews applications and business pitches.
- Funding recipients must sign a program agreement.
- Non-compliance with the agreement may lead to recovery of grant funds.
Additional information
- Applicants who are not selected may still attend the virtual training component.
- In-person mentoring is reserved for successful grant recipients.
- Participants receiving the grant must sign an agreement outlining their responsibilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre Program
What is the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre?
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre provides up to $5,000 to support new and early-stage businesses in Hamilton. Funding may be used for business start-up and operating needs, and participants also receive training and mentoring.
How much funding can be received?
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre program?
To be eligible for the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre program, you must:
Business less than two years old.
Applicant based in Hamilton.
Full-time business commitment required.
What expenses are eligible under Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre?
Starting a new small business in Hamilton.
Growing an existing business that is less than two years old.
Participating in entrepreneurship training and mentoring.
Who can I contact for more information about the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre available?
The Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Starter Company Plus Training & Mentorship Program - Hamilton Business Centre is a Partnering and Collaboration