Summer Company

Are you a student 15 to 29 years old and want to start and operate a full-time business over the summer? Access mentorship from Vaughan’s business community, tools, services and workshops to make your goals a reality. This is your opportunity to get up to $3,000 in provincial grant funding to kick-start your business. Apply now to the Summer Company program that prepares young entrepreneurs with a pipeline of tools, skills, connections and resources required to succeed.

You could be eligible if you:

go to high school, college or university in Vaughan
live in Vaughan
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.

For more detailed background on the Provincial Summer Company Program, visit: www.ontario.ca/summercompany and to view the detailed program guidelines.

For those interested in applying for the Summer Company Program, the current application period ends on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Fill out the Summer Company Eligibility Application