Last verified: June 2026
Income support for unemployed Ontarians starting a business. Pay yourself while you bootstrap. Highly competitive but life-changing for new entrepreneurs who qualify.
Discontinued (ended 2016) We keep this page for reference, but we will not recommend it as a current match.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityUp to $10,000,000 (most awards much smaller)
GRANTUp to $500,000 (most awards under $100K)
GRANT50% of costs up to $12,500, plus up to $2,500 for AODA upgrades and bonuses for multi-unit properties