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Starter Company Plus - Markham
Business support and funding for Markham entrepreneurs
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Latest source updateLast Update: August 23, 2026Latest change: Starter Company Plus applications are now closed, the prior August 9, 2026 deadline is no longer shown, and a 2027 waitlist form has replaced the application link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 23, 2026
Latest change: Starter Company Plus applications are now closed, the prior August 9, 2026 deadline is no longer shown, and a 2027 waitlist form has replaced the application link.
Starter Company Plus applications closed
Starter Company Plus is now explicitly marked closed on the program page. The prior application link and the August 9, 2026 deadline were removed, and a 2027 waitlist form now replaces the application endpoint. This is an early closure because intake ended before the previously announced deadline.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
For-profit businesses located in the municipal boundaries of Markham
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Overview
Starter Company Plus in Markham supports for-profit businesses with training, advisory services, mentorship, and an opportunity to be selected for grant funding of up to $5,000. It helps entrepreneurs prepare a business plan, a growth or pivot plan, and a budget.
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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
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
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 for-profit businesses with training, advisory services, mentorship, and an opportunity to be selected for grant funding of up to $5,000. It helps entrepreneurs prepare a business plan, a growth or pivot plan, and a budget.
How much funding can be received?
Starter Company Plus - Markham Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
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 the municipal boundaries of Markham
Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Ontario
Applicants willing to create and follow a business plan, growth plan or pivot plan, a 2-year financial forecast/budget, participate in training and monthly mentoring meetings, and provide business reports for verification
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
Who are the financial supporters of the Starter Company Plus - Markham?
Starter Company Plus - Markham is funded by City of Markham