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Student Entrepreneurship
Interest-free support for student summer businesses
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 3,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Interest-free loans of up to $3,000 help students launch summer businesses in New Brunswick. Eligible ventures can create full-time summer jobs and may qualify for reimbursement of up to one-third of the loan if repaid by October 15.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a summer business in New Brunswick
- Creating at least one full-time summer job
- Operating an independent business venture
Documents Needed
- Personal Information form
- Written Project Description
- Cash Flow Forecast
- Business plan
- Copy of work visa or permit, if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Full-time students returning in the fall
- Students aged 16 and over
- New Brunswick residents
- International students with an off-campus work permit
Who is not eligible
- Students who have not completed a GED or CAEC and left school
- Students attending university or college part-time
- Students in the Armed Forces
- Businesses based on commission sales, pyramid selling, network marketing, or 1-900 numbers
Eligible expenses
- Purchase or rental of equipment
- Materials and temporary rentals
- Advertising and promotion
- Utilities and office supplies
- Insurance, registration fees, and WorkSafe NB costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Licensed motor vehicles
- Commission sales and pyramid-type selling
- Network marketing and 1-900 numbers
- Extension of family-owned businesses
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
How to apply
- Step 1: Get the application package
- Obtain the booklet and forms from your local WorkingNB regional office.
- Step 2: Complete the forms
- Fill out Form A, Attachment B, and Form C.
- Prepare the written project description and cash flow forecast.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Submit the completed forms to your WorkingNB regional office.
- Step 4: Await the review
- Allow 2 to 3 weeks for processing and wait for the regional office to advise you of the result.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed by WorkingNB.
- Processing takes about 2 to 3 weeks.
- Applicants are notified of the status and next steps.
- Supporting proof of business compliance may be required after approval.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Entrepreneurship Program
What is the Student Entrepreneurship?
Interest-free loans of up to $3,000 help students launch summer businesses in New Brunswick. Eligible ventures can create full-time summer jobs and may qualify for reimbursement of up to one-third of the loan if repaid by October 15.
How much funding can be received?
Student Entrepreneurship Funds up to $3,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Student Entrepreneurship program?
To be eligible for the Student Entrepreneurship program, you must:
Returning full-time student
Business must operate in New Brunswick
Independent summer business with job creation
What expenses are eligible under Student Entrepreneurship?
Starting a summer business in New Brunswick
Creating at least one full-time summer job
Operating an independent business venture
Who can I contact for more information about the Student Entrepreneurship?
You can contact Government of New Brunswick.
Where is the Student Entrepreneurship available?
The Student Entrepreneurship program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Student Entrepreneurship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Student Entrepreneurship is a Loans and Capital investments