Early Sparks Program
No funding involved
In-Kind Support
Description:
This 5-week introductory program aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs learn how to start a business. The program is open to individuals who have an idea but have not registered a business and want to journey from uncertainty to entrepreneurial readiness.
Comments on Funding:
Program Benefits:
Free Workspace: Enjoy 3 months of free hot desk access in our collaborative workspace.
Meeting Room Access: Get 5 hours of free meeting room space for your business meetings and development.
Personal Guidance: Receive one-on-one advice from our small business advisors.
Networking Support: Connect with a dynamic community for active networking and potential referrals.
Access to limited exclusive business resources.
Rolling deadline
Eligibility:
Applicants must be:
1. 18 years of age or older
2. A resident of Waterloo Region
3. Not a registered business owner in Ontario
4. Proposing a new idea, expansion of an existing idea.
5. Prepared to complete the business training components of the Early Sparks program as prescribed by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
6. Prepared to attend weekly meetings for 5 weeks after acceptance into the program
7. Prepared to commit to a minimum average of 8 hours a week working on the idea
Application Steps:
Applicants must answer Application form: https://waterlooregion-sbec.my.site.com/s/sbec-onlineform?ProgramType=IDS
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified
Other Things to Note:
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