Starter Company Plus (SCP) Program
$5,000
Grant
Description:
The Starter Company Plus (SCP) Program is for business owners operating less than 5 years (market ready and ready to sell), ready to expand (hiring employees, contractors, or getting a location), or buying a business in Waterloo Region.
Comments on Funding:
The SCP Program:
The program provides training covering Business Concept, Research, Marketing, Sales, Financial, Operations, and Presentation Skills
On completion of the Training, Mentoring, and a Business Plan, you’ll have the chance to pitch for $2,500 to $5,000 in grant funding to kick off or expand your current business.
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. A sole proprietorship or a corporation where the applicant will be the majority shareholder
2. An independent business venture
3. A partnership where the applicant holds the Majority share
4. Operating at arm’s length from family business ventures in Ontario
5. A business that operates full-time as defined in the business plan and maintains its own books and records
6. Maintains a separate business bank account, following government rules and regulations for operating a business
7. Operating a business in Waterloo Region
Application Steps:
Applicants must answer the Application Form:
https://waterlooregion-sbec.my.site.com/s/sbec-onlineform?ProgramType=SCP
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified
Other Things to Note:
About the author
Maurice