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Ontario's #1 Startup Resource

Start & Fund Your Ontario Small Business

Your trusted partner for navigating grants, loans, and government programs — from incorporation to funding, all in one place.

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Our Service Gets You Funded in 3 Easy Steps

A simplified process designed to guide you from idea to funding

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Finish Your Business Plan

Work with our experts to create a comprehensive business plan that stands out to funders

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Create the Perfect Pitch

Our pitch deck tool helps you craft a compelling story that captures investor attention

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Get Funding From Experts

Our advisors match you with the right grants, loans, and programs for your business

Ontario Small Business Startup Platform

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Access the 5-star service to get help from Ontario-based experts; industry leaders in business plan development, financial projections, and pitchdeck creation, and access all Ontario funding and Canadian government funding options in one place.

Experts

Our team of experts can provide you with the confidence and support you need to overcome obstacles while launching your small business.

Business Plan Tool

Use a proven business plan builder with step-by-step guidance and expert review capabilities to develop your own.

PitchDeck

Create a visually appealing pitchdeck to present to investors and government agencies, with expert help and guidance.

Funding Database

Access all government funding options—grants, loans, tax credits, and private funds—all in one place.

24/7 Support

Need help day or night? Assistance with your business plan, financials, pitch deck, and funding search.

Simplifying Business Startup

Simplifying the Business Startup & Funding Process

Ontario needs more entrepreneurs! Take advantage of the simplified business startup and funding process, and start your own business with expert help and support.

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Build a solid business plan that will be considered for government funding support

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Create the perfect pitch that appeals to potential funders

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Access government funding, private funding and get expert assistance each step of the way

Starting a Small Business in Ontario

Ontario supports its entrepreneurs with guidance, advice, financial assistance, and more. Take advantage of the available government funding and our expert assistance to startup or expand your own Ontario-based business.

Build an Ontario focused business plan for growth and success (with expert help)

Access Ontario government funding or private funds in Ontario

Work with Ontario-based business experts (included in the platform), 24/7

Starting a Small Business in Ontario

Find Available Funding for Your Ontario Small Business with Ease

Working with an Ontario Startups expert, you will have access to the Funding Database and expert search assistance to find relevant and helpful funding options to help your small business get funded!

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Understand Your Funding Needs

Knowing your funding requirements is not as easy as you may think. Working with an expert to determine your true funding needs is the key to getting funded.

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Know How to Ask

Once you know what you need in terms of funding, knowing how much to ask for can impact your applications and your success. Your experts can help determine your potential.

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Get Help Finding Funding

With expert help, you will gain access to all potentially eligible options from the Ontario government, Canadian government, and other private sources.

Getting Funding For Your Ontario Small Business

Fill out the form below to see what you may be eligible for:

Ontario Grants & Non-Repayable Funding

Search for available government grants and funding options

Provide your information to discover Ontario government grants, non-repayable funding, and federal programs your business may qualify for.

Your information is secure and will be used only to identify eligible Ontario government funding and federal programs for your business.

What Your Ontario Business Can Get Funding For

From startups to scaling, Ontario's funding programs support a wide range of business needs—and much more

Business Setup

  • Business Planning
  • New Business Startups
  • Business Acquisition

Foundation

Growth & Expansion

  • Expansion Capital
  • Business Development
  • Job Creation

Scale Up

Operations & Cash Flow

  • Operational Cash Flow
  • Wage Support
  • Maintenance & Repairs

Sustain

Innovation & Development

  • Research & Development
  • Product Development
  • Productivity Upgrades

Innovate

Marketing & Reach

  • Marketing Costs
  • Trade Shows & Events
  • Market Exploration

Promote

Assets & Infrastructure

  • Equipment Costs
  • Renovations & Upgrades
  • Certification & Compliance

Build

Skills & Support

  • Training Programs
  • Consulting Services
  • Business Evaluation

Educate

And Much More…

Ontario's funding options extend to many other business needs. Our experts help you discover what's available.

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