The Digital Transformation Grant (DTG) program is designed to assist small businesses with adoption of technologies. The program will provide training, advisory support and grants to brick-and-mortar small businesses looking to increase their capacity through digital transformation.

The Summer Company Program offers Mississauga students aged 15-29 the chance to launch their own business with free training, mentorship, and a grant of up to $3,000. Participants must commit to running their business full-time over the summer. Training runs from June to August, including group sessions, mentorship, and workshops.

The Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) offers funding to businesses and organizations looking to bring their AI solutions focusing on the productization and commercialization of responsible AI. Priority will be given to projects with demonstrated market traction (e.g., sales, patents) or those with support from the innovation ecosystem (e.g., investors, accelerators).

The IDEA Step-Up Program offers valuable resources like workshops, mentorship opportunities, and networking with industry experts and investors. To be eligible, your business must be located in Mississauga, have been operating for at least two years, have a minimum of 5 employees, and demonstrate a commitment to innovation and growth. The

As part of Boundless Accelerator’s™ commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs, the Rhyze® Up! national accelerator addresses the unique aspects of women-founded or co-founded companies across Canada. This program builds upon our award-winning Rhyze® programming for women and has been tailored to help entrepreneurs identify an effective path to scaling up! To

If you’re starting, expanding or buying a small business, apply for training, mentoring and a grant through our Starter Company Plus program. Through Starter Company Plus, you can get one-on-one guidance from a Small Business Enterprise Centre advisor, participate in business workshops, seminars or networking events (topics range from writing a

The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations, the Business Development Bank of Canada and other financial institutions. It will provide loans up to $250,000 to Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. The Government of Canada has announced that the Loan

The Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan (DMAP) program supports Ontario SMEs to better understand their organization’s technology needs, guide their digital transformation decision-making, and optimize their technology investments. Through this program, SMEs work with a Digital Adoption Consultant to generate a Digital Modernization and Adoption Plan tailored specifically to their organization’s

The Technology Demonstration Program supports Ontario SMEs that have completed a DMAP project to adopt and implement the digital technology identified in their DMAP, accelerating growth of the SME, while supporting the commercialization of Made-in-Ontario digital technologies.

This program works with institutions and employers across Canada to fund work placements for students to gain real-world experience in the environment while they are still in school. The funding provides 50% of a wage up to a maximum of $5,000 to eligible employers who hire the brightest minds in Science,