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Youth Ventures NL
Free business-in-a-box kits for youth
Latest source updateLast Update: May 22, 2026Latest change: Youth Ventures NL updated its Venture Box season, eligibility notes, and application guidance, while removing some visible contact and intake details from the Get Started content.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 22, 2026
Latest change: Youth Ventures NL updated its Venture Box season, eligibility notes, and application guidance, while removing some visible contact and intake details from the Get Started content.
Youth Ventures NL updated program details and Venture Box season
Youth Ventures NL now shows a new Venture Box season window of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, along with updated notes that all orders are reviewed before shipment and that one box per youth per season is enforced. The visible Get Started content was also simplified, with the detailed intake form fields and contact details no longer shown in the same way, and the program’s public presentation now focuses more on Venture Box ordering and general youth business support.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
Youth Ventures' Venture Box is a free business-in-a-box kit for youth aged 7 to 29 in Newfoundland and Labrador. It includes project materials, a Business Start-Up Guide, and business card and poster paper to help participants try business for the first time.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Receiving a Venture Box kit to explore entrepreneurship.
- Using the box to start a first small business idea.
- Taking part in guided activities included in the kit.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Youth aged 7 to 29.
- Indigenous youth and Indigenous youth-serving organizations for the Beadwork Venture Box.
Who is not eligible
- Youth outside Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Applicants aged 30 or older.
- Youth who already received a Venture Box during the current season.
- Non-Indigenous applicants for the Beadwork Venture Box.
Eligible geographic areas
- Newfoundland and Labrador.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the registration form
- Select a Venture Box type.
- Enter participant and contact information.
- Provide the required release form signatures.
- Step 2: Submit the form
- After submitting, you are redirected to a Shopify page.
- Provide your shipping details on the second page.
- Step 3: Wait for delivery
- Allow 10-15 business days for delivery by Canada Post.
Processing and Agreement
- All orders are carefully reviewed prior to shipment.
Additional information
- The program is delivered through regional coordinators across Newfoundland and Labrador.
- The Provincial Coordinator is available year-round for questions and support.
- Venture Box requests use a separate registration form.
- Classroom and Community Group registrations are available through request only.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Youth Ventures NL Program
What is the Youth Ventures NL?
Youth Ventures' Venture Box is a free business-in-a-box kit for youth aged 7 to 29 in Newfoundland and Labrador. It includes project materials, a Business Start-Up Guide, and business card and poster paper to help participants try business for the first time.
Who is eligible for the Youth Ventures NL program?
To be eligible for the Youth Ventures NL program, you must:
Youth aged 7 to 29.
Applicants must not have received a Venture Box during the current season.
The Beadwork Venture Box is reserved for Indigenous youth and Indigenous youth-serving organizations.
What expenses are eligible under Youth Ventures NL?
Receiving a Venture Box kit to explore entrepreneurship.
Using the box to start a first small business idea.
Taking part in guided activities included in the kit.
Who can I contact for more information about the Youth Ventures NL?
You can contact Youth Ventures NL by email at provincial@youthventuresnl.com or by phone at 1-800-833-1829.
Where is the Youth Ventures NL available?
The Youth Ventures NL program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Who are the financial supporters of the Youth Ventures NL?
Youth Ventures NL is funded by Youth Ventures NL