Ontario. Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Site: 777 Bay St

Service: Summer Company Program

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Record #: CWD2085
Last Modified: 22 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 02 Jan 2025

Contact Information

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 www.ontario.ca/page/start-summer-company-students
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summercompany

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Toronto
Address 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

Description

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

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Ontario
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
Application The program for 2025 is open through May 16, 2025. You apply through a Small Business Enterprise Centre.
Languages English; French
Fees None