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Starter Company Plus - Huron County
Training and mentorship for small business growth
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Anyone aged 18+ who is out of school and interested in pursuing a career in entrepreneurship.
See full eligibility
Overview
Starter Company Plus offers training, mentorship, and up to $5,000 for eligible entrepreneurs in Huron County to start, expand, or buy a small business. It supports business planning, cash flow projections, pitching, and eligible start-up or expansion costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Start a new business.
- Expand an existing business.
- Buy an existing business.
Documents Needed
- Business Plan
- Cash Flow Projections
- SWOT Analysis
- Completed Learning Plan
- 2 Letters of Reference
- Resume
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Anyone aged 18+ who is out of school and interested in pursuing a career in entrepreneurship.
- Anyone interested in starting a new business, expanding, or buying an existing business in Huron County.
- Applicants enrolled in part-time schooling or training, defined as 1 course per semester, are eligible.
- Applicants working part-time, defined as no more than 20 hours per week, are eligible.
Who is not eligible
- People working full-time.
- Applicants enrolled at the same time in the Ontario Works Self Employment Development program, Summer Company, or any other similar programs offered by government funded organizations.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible expenses must be reasonably aligned with the business.
- Asset-based or in-kind contributions at fair market value, such as equipment or machinery required to run the business.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Sweat equity.
- Loans or other types of loaned support.
Selection criteria
- Feasibility of the business.
- Quality of applicant, including teachability and entrepreneurial aptitude.
- Potential for job creation.
- Start-up budget and financing needs of the business.
- Cash and in-kind contributions of the participant.
- Quality of the pitch presentation and the specific funding request.
How to apply
- Complete the training program and develop the business plan.
- Submit the business plan to be considered for a chance to present to an external Grant Review Committee.
- Complete the final business plan package.
- Make a 10-minute pitch to the external Grant Review Committee.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants who are accepted must sign a Micro-Financing agreement.
- Grant recipients must continue 1:1 advisory sessions post-program.
- Recipients must report on business objectives and grant fund expenditures during post-program 1:1 advisory sessions, including receipts.
- Recipients must provide financials during the 6- and 12-month check-in meetings.
Additional information
- Applications for the 2026 Starter Company Plus program are open for the month of July.
- Applications are reviewed as they are received, and selected applicants may be contacted for an interview.
- Spaces are limited and admission is competitive.
- Grant funding is considered taxable income, and recipients will receive a T4A for the amount received.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Starter Company Plus - Huron County Program
What is the Starter Company Plus - Huron County?
Starter Company Plus offers training, mentorship, and up to $5,000 for eligible entrepreneurs in Huron County to start, expand, or buy a small business. It supports business planning, cash flow projections, pitching, and eligible start-up or expansion costs.
How much funding can be received?
Starter Company Plus - Huron County Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Starter Company Plus - Huron County program?
To be eligible for the Starter Company Plus - Huron County program, you must:
The applicant must be fully responsible for the ongoing operation and decisions of the business.
For corporations and partnerships, the recipient must own at least 50% of the shares.
The applicant must commit an average of 25 hours per week to running the business.
What expenses are eligible under Starter Company Plus - Huron County?
Start a new business.
Expand an existing business.
Buy an existing business.
Who can I contact for more information about the Starter Company Plus - Huron County?
You can contact County of Huron by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Starter Company Plus - Huron County available?
The Starter Company Plus - Huron County program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Starter Company Plus - Huron County a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Starter Company Plus - Huron County is a Grant and Funding