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Starter Company Plus - Kingston

Business training and startup funding support

Offered by
Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)
Official source: investkingston.ca

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Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Ontario-based small businesses
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Overview

Starter Company Plus offers up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding for entrepreneurs in Kingston. It supports business training, mentoring, and business growth activities.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$5,000
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Digitize or modernize organizational tools
  • Start a business
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Kingston
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • 2SLGBTQI+
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 2

Latest changes

Starter Company Plus 2027 timing and eligibility update

Starter Company Plus now says the 2027 cohort will open in April 2027, and the program now explicitly includes expanding or buying a small business with competitive admission.

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The Starter Company Plus page now says applications for the 2027 cohort will open in April 2027, replacing the earlier message that 2026 applications are closed. The program description also now explicitly includes expanding or buying a small business, and it adds that admission is competitive so eligible applicants may not all be accepted.

Official source: investkingston.ca
October 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Ontario-based small businesses
  • Start-ups at least 1 year old
  • Existing businesses seeking expansion
  • Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations

Who is not eligible

  • Franchises
  • Drop-shipping businesses
  • Businesses relying on pyramid marketing or similar national sales frameworks

Eligible geographic areas

  • Kingston region
  • Ontario

Activities funded

  • Starting a new business
  • Expanding an existing business
  • Buying a small business from a retiring entrepreneur

How to apply

  • Complete the mandatory business training before submitting an application.
  • Submit applications to the Kingston Economic Development Corporation office in the Kingston region.

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form
  • Proof of business registration
  • Business plan
  • Business pitch

Selection criteria

  • Feasibility of the business proposal.
  • Potential for growth and job creation.
  • Financing needs and personal contributions.
  • Participation in the training program.
  • Regional economic development priorities.

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are reviewed by a grant committee made up of local business professionals, entrepreneurs, and private sector stakeholders.
  • Funding decisions are based on feasibility, growth potential, job creation, financing needs, contributions, and participation in training.
  • Applicants are notified of the results after the review process.
  • Successful participants must sign an agreement and follow its terms.

Additional information

  • Training and mentoring are mandatory.
  • Applications are submitted to Kingston Economic Development Corporation in the Kingston region.
  • Applicants selected for funding must sign an agreement.
  • Even unfunded applicants may still take part in the training component.

Contacts

musengimana@investkingston.ca
613-544-2725 x 7230

Official sources

Starter Company Plus

Application form

Starter Company Plus Application
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Starter Company Plus - Kingston Program

What is the Starter Company Plus - Kingston?

Starter Company Plus offers up to $5,000 in non-repayable funding for entrepreneurs in Kingston. It supports business training, mentoring, and business growth activities.

How much funding can be received?

Starter Company Plus - Kingston Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Starter Company Plus - Kingston program?

To be eligible for the Starter Company Plus - Kingston program, you must: Ontario resident, 18+ Business at least 1 year old Mandatory training required

Who can I contact for more information about the Starter Company Plus - Kingston?

You can contact Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDC) by email at musengimana@investkingston.ca or by phone at 613-544-2725 x 7230.

Where is the Starter Company Plus - Kingston available?

The Starter Company Plus - Kingston program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Starter Company Plus - Kingston a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Starter Company Plus - Kingston is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Starter Company Plus - Kingston?

Starter Company Plus - Kingston is funded by Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDC)