Ontario. Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, 777 Bay St, Summer Company Program

Ontario. Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Site: 777 Bay St

Service: Summer Company Program

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Record #: CWD2085

Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2026

Contacts

Office Phone	416-325-6666 ; Toll Free TTY: 1-877-408-3414
Toll Free Phone	1-888-745-8888
TTY Phone	416-325-4402
E-Mail	summer.company@ontario.ca
Website	http://www.ontario.ca/page/start-summer-company-students
Social Media	Facebook
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Description and Service

Former Name	Ministry of Economic Development and Trade ; Ministry of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation ; Ontario. Economic Development & Trade Branch; Entrepreneurship Branch ; Student Venture Program
Description (Service)	Offers assistance to students who are creating and operating their own business. Provides: start-up money to kick-off a new summer business advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running Successful Summer Company applicants get: up to $1,500 up front to help with start-up costs up to $1,500 when you successfully complete the program requirements
Eligibility	Ages: 15 year(s) - 29 year(s) You could be eligible, if you: go to high school, college or university live in Ontario are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident are between 15-29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant) are not already running a business are not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program are returning to school after the program ends You cannot apply again, if you have received a Summer Company grant in the past. If you are on social assistance (Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program) you can still apply to Summer Company. Payments from the program may be exempt as income and assets under social assistance, so your monthly social assistance payment may not be affected.
Application	The program for 2026 is open through May 15, 2026. You apply through a Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Languages	English; French
Fees	None

Location Information

Areas Served	Ontario
Description (Site)	Cross street: Wellesley St W and Bay St
Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	777 Bay Street, 18th Floor Toronto, ON Canada M7A 1S5
Intersection	Wellesley St W and Bay St
Mailing Address	777 Bay Street, 18th Floor Toronto, ON Canada M7A 1S5
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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