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Starter Company Plus - Markham
Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
August 9, 2026
Opened July 1, 2026
Location
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit businesses located in the municipal boundaries of Markham
See full eligibility
Overview
Starter Company Plus in Markham supports entrepreneurs starting, expanding, or growing a small business with training, advisory services, and the chance to be selected for funding. It also includes mentorship and may support business plans, growth plans, pivot plans, and financial forecasts.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Markham
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting, expanding, or growing a small business in Markham.
- Preparation of an updated business plan, growth plan, pivot plan, and budget.
Documents Needed
- Business plan
- Financial forecast
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit businesses located in the municipal boundaries of Markham
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Ontario
Who is not eligible
- People employed full time elsewhere
- Applicants in a full-time education program or planning to return to school full-time in the next 3 years
- Applicants currently receiving funding from another Provincial entrepreneurship or business program
- Previous recipients of the Starter Company (Plus) grant or the Small Business Recovery and Digital Resilience Program grant
- Commission-based businesses and franchise businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipal boundaries of Markham
- Ontario
How to apply
- Download and complete a business plan and a financial forecast.
- Upload them through the online form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applicants are first trained and supported in preparing an updated business plan, growth plan, pivot plan, and budget.
- Selected applicants proceed to Phase 2 and begin a 3-month mentoring period.
- Selected applicants must provide business reports to the Markham Small Business Centre for verification over the 3-month period.
Additional information
- The program is delivered in two phases.
- Phase 1 includes training, education, and assistance with preparing an updated business plan, growth plan, pivot plan, and budget.
- Selected applicants proceed to Phase 2, which includes grant funding and a 3-month mentoring period.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Starter Company Plus - Markham Program
What is the Starter Company Plus - Markham?
Starter Company Plus in Markham supports entrepreneurs starting, expanding, or growing a small business with training, advisory services, and the chance to be selected for funding. It also includes mentorship and may support business plans, growth plans, pivot plans, and financial forecasts.
How much funding can be received?
Starter Company Plus - Markham Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program is August 9, 2026. Applicants must submit their complete application before this date to be considered for funding.
Who is eligible for the Starter Company Plus - Markham program?
To be eligible for the Starter Company Plus - Markham program, you must:
For-profit businesses located in Markham
Applicants not employed full time elsewhere
Applicants living in Ontario who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
What expenses are eligible under Starter Company Plus - Markham?
Starting, expanding, or growing a small business in Markham.
Preparation of an updated business plan, growth plan, pivot plan, and budget.
Where is the Starter Company Plus - Markham available?
The Starter Company Plus - Markham program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Starter Company Plus - Markham a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Starter Company Plus - Markham is a Grant and Funding