Welcome to Summer Company, an exciting opportunity for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, to start and run their own summer businesses.

As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you’ll receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will help make your Summer Company a success. Who knows, it could be the start of something big.

If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program. View Summer Company guidelines for more detailed information.

Steps to apply

• Check your eligibility and then choose a nearby program provider to assist you.
• Prepare your Summer Company Business Plan .
• View a sample Cash Flow Forecast .
• Submit your application online .

Learn more

• Have a question?  Call: 1-888-576-4444.
• Read Summer Company success stories from last year.
• Look at the Yearbooks from previous summers.
• If you are having technical difficulties with this site, send an e-mail to summercompanytechsupport@ontario.ca