Our SC+ program is an advanced 4 month program designed to source out pain points within your business; define and design a customized implementation plan with the possibility of up to $5000 in grant funding to get the problem solved so you can get back to building your business!
Guelph/Wellington County Existing Business Grant Funding
Starter Company Plus is an entrepreneurship program designed to help Ontario residents start a small business.
The program is funded through the Province of Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. This program is delivered by Business Centre Guelph-Wellington (BCGW).
This program provides:
Training and business skills development
Opportunity to win a grant of up to $5,000
1-on-1 Business Advisor sessions to help your small business
Requirements for Application Completion:
Requirements for Application Completion:
• Business registration number
• Executive summary of your business
• A copy of any professional license you need to operate your business
• A customer persona
Please have these items ready before proceeding.
APPLICATION INFO SESSIONS:
We are hosting 2 upcoming information sessions on this program and application process. Below are the dates, times and Zoom links to the sessions.
Thursday August 29th at 5pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84042162627?pwd=OQIE02fahtfDfMce5C2irMZEsBoFVB.1
Wednesday September 11th at 12pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87257415612?pwd=7BHq6CzKZuSr32y4ZTQRxAEpa5derv.1
Successful applicants will participate in Group learning sessions, these are a series of 8 Mandatory In-Person session located at Guelph City hall on Wednesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:30pm, starting October 23rd, 2024. These sessions are for learning and allow for Networking and Professional Connection Building with experts and group members. Group sessions are mandatory to be considered for the final grant application.
Successful applicants will also be connected with an expert Business Advisor who will guide you through the grant process, over-see expectations, and ensure you are on track for program completion. Your advisor will meet with you to help you develop an implementation plan for applying for the Grant at the end of the session.
Participants are expected to work a minimum of 25 to 30 hours on their business a week, have decision making responsibility within your business structure (owner, founder, CEO, etc.) and be located within Guelph and/or Wellington County as your place of residence or primary business location.
***Priority will be given to those in Guelph-Wellington Area