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Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines
Training and mentorship for new businesses
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
August 6, 2026
Opened July 6, 2026
Location
Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, West Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Starter Company Plus is a St. Catharines Enterprise Centre program for new start-ups, businesses within their first two years, part-time businesses expanding to full-time, or newly purchased businesses. It provides training, mentorship, and grants of up to $5,000 for business planning, marketing, financials, and related launch activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Grimsby, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, West Lincoln
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training in business planning, marketing, financials, and more.
- Mentorship for eligible program participants.
Documents Needed
- Business registration
- Articles of incorporation
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of personal contribution
- Personal identification
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New start-ups.
- Existing businesses within the first two years of operations looking to expand and hire.
- Part-time businesses expanding into full-time operations.
- Newly purchased businesses.
Who is not eligible
- Franchises and distributorships.
- Commissioned sales representatives, including realtors, mortgage brokers, and insurance brokers.
- Business ventures that are continuations, subsidiaries, or divisions of existing businesses.
- Not-for-profit, co-operatives, or charitable enterprise business structures.
- Multi-level marketing ventures.
Eligible geographic areas
- St. Catharines
- Welland
- Thorold
- Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Lincoln
- West Lincoln
- Grimsby
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to applicants from St. Catharines and Welland.
- Business plans and financial forecasts must be completed to the satisfaction of the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre before being considered by the Grant Committee.
How to apply
- Review all eligibility requirements.
- Complete the application form on the Application tab.
- Attend a mandatory interview if invited.
Processing and Agreement
- Those under consideration for acceptance to the program will be invited to a mandatory interview.
- Program participants must complete an exit interview.
- SCEC and its Grant Committee decisions are final.
Additional information
- Approval into Starter Company Plus is competitive and eligible applicants may not all be accepted.
- Full eligibility and program details will be discussed at an intake session with the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre.
- The program is delivered by the St. Catharines Enterprise Centre and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
- There are a limited number of grants available.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines Program
What is the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines?
Starter Company Plus is a St. Catharines Enterprise Centre program for new start-ups, businesses within their first two years, part-time businesses expanding to full-time, or newly purchased businesses. It provides training, mentorship, and grants of up to $5,000 for business planning, marketing, financials, and related launch activities.
How much funding can be received?
Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines program?
To be eligible for the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines program, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Commit to a minimum average of 35 hours per week to run the business.
Show investment in the business of at least $1,250.
What expenses are eligible under Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines?
Training in business planning, marketing, financials, and more.
Mentorship for eligible program participants.
Who can I contact for more information about the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines?
You can contact City of St. Catharines by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines available?
The Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Starter Company Plus - St. Catharines is a Grant and Funding