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Summer Company (Business Enterprise Centre)

by Timmins Economic Development Corporation

Also known as: Ontario Summer Company, Timmins

Summer Company pays Timmins-area students aged 15-29 up to $3,000, $1,500 up front for start-up costs and $1,500 on completion, to launch and run their own summer business, with mentorship from The Business Enterprise Centre. You must be returning to school in the fall and commit at least 280 hours (high school) or 420 hours (post-secondary). It's a Province of Ontario program; 2026 is closed and 2027 registration opens January 2027.

Amount
Up to $3,000

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Instrument
Grant (non-repayable)
Status
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Who qualifies
Individual, student
  • Aged 15-29 as of April 30 of the program year
  • Currently a student and returning to school in the fall
  • Starting a new sole proprietorship or corporation in Ontario
  • Minimum 280 hours (high school) or 420 hours (post-secondary) on the business
  • Not working more than 12 hours/week at another job
  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Not a previous Summer Company recipient

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Application process

  1. Register interest / apply when the annual window opens (registration for 2027 opens January 2027)
  2. Selection and business plan development
  3. Run the business over the summer with mentor support
  4. Complete program requirements to receive the final $1,500

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Common questions

Who qualifies?

Students aged 15-29 (as of April 30), returning to school in the fall, Canadian citizens or permanent residents, starting a new Ontario sole proprietorship or corporation, working no more than 12 hours/week elsewhere, and not previous Summer Company recipients.

How is the $3,000 paid?

In two parts: up to $1,500 at the start for start-up costs, and $1,500 after completing all program requirements at the end of the summer.

When do applications open?

Annually. The 2026 intake is closed; interest registration for summer 2027 is open now with formal registration opening January 2027. Contact james.parisi@timmins.ca (705-360-2657).

Apply

Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there:

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