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Young Entrepreneurs Program
Support for young Manitoba entrepreneurs
Last Update: April 10, 2026
Funding available
$ 500 - $ 10,000
Timeline
- Archived
Location
Manitoba, Canada
Overview
Receive up to $10,000 to help cover start-up costs and capital expenditures. It supports young Manitoba entrepreneurs launching viable businesses with eligible start-up, inventory, and capital costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Archived
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Manitoba
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new viable business in Manitoba.
- Buying or selling a business, where transactions are at fair market value.
- Launching a permanent, year-round business for full-time self-employment.
Documents Needed
- Completed grant application
- Business plan
- Copies for your records
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 29.
- Businesses based in Manitoba.
- New businesses or businesses started within the last 12 months.
Who is not eligible
- Existing business expansions.
- Businesses that do not provide at least the provincial minimum wage.
- Applicants already receiving another federal or provincial grant.
- Applicants who have already received this grant.
- Purchases of regulated professional service businesses in Manitoba.
Eligible expenses
- License fees, space rental, telephone installation, and utilities.
- Office supplies, equipment rental, and business travel costs.
- Inventory costs, up to 50% of the expense.
- Land, buildings, office equipment, and other significant fixtures.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expansion of an existing business.
- Businesses that cannot provide at least the provincial minimum wage.
- Businesses that have received the grant before.
- Purchases of businesses providing regulated professional services in self-governing categories.
Eligible geographic areas
- Manitoba
Processing and Agreement
- Applications and business plans are reviewed for eligibility and viability.
- Applicants may be contacted for additional information or support.
- Applicants receive a decision by letter.
- Approved applicants receive reimbursement process details.
- Rejected applicants receive the basis for the decision in the notice.
Additional information
- Applicants may be asked for additional documents to verify eligibility.
- Recipients must participate in a program evaluation on business viability and sustainability.
- Grant payments are taxable in the year issued.
- Public announcements may be made about recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Entrepreneurs Program Program
What is the Young Entrepreneurs Program?
Receive up to $10,000 to help cover start-up costs and capital expenditures. It supports young Manitoba entrepreneurs launching viable businesses with eligible start-up, inventory, and capital costs.
How much funding can be received?
Young Entrepreneurs Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Young Entrepreneurs Program program?
To be eligible for the Young Entrepreneurs Program program, you must:
Business operating up to 12 months.
Applicant aged 18 to 29.
Business based in Manitoba.
What expenses are eligible under Young Entrepreneurs Program?
Starting a new viable business in Manitoba.
Buying or selling a business, where transactions are at fair market value.
Launching a permanent, year-round business for full-time self-employment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Entrepreneurs Program?
You can contact Government of Manitoba by email at youthpartnerships@gov.mb.ca or by phone at 204-945-2500.
Where is the Young Entrepreneurs Program available?
The Young Entrepreneurs Program program is available the province of Manitoba.
Is the Young Entrepreneurs Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Entrepreneurs Program is a Grant and Funding