Want to Launch or Accelerate your Business? 

Then Starter Company PLUS may be for YOU!

Starter Company PLUS is a great opportunity for budding entrepreneurs and existing business owners who want to start, expand or buy a mainstream business in their community, and are not in school or working full time.

The program has 6 half day training days covering Business Concept, Research, Marketing, Sales, Financial, Operations, and Presentation Skills. The program is available from April 1, 2017 - December 15, 2018.  There will be a number of training groups cohorts throughout the year(s).

Selection Process:

• Attend an Information Session 
• If eligible, you will be instructed to complete an application.
• Submit your completed program application by the given due date.
• Attend an interview with a Waterloo Region Small Business Advisor who will evaluate your eligibility and readiness.

The program provides:

• In class training and independent study, along with a community of entrepreneurs and mentorship from local business leaders to help get your business up and running.
• The chance to receive up to $5,000 in seed funding to kick off a new business or expand your current business.
• The experience of running a successful business that may help you obtain more traditional financing such as a bank loan if you so require in the future.

This is a competitive process, space is limited.

This program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Growth and the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Who is eligible?
• What types of businesses are eligible?
• What types of buisinesses are NOT eligible?
• How does the grant application process and disbursement work?
• WRSBC Waiver.