Student entrepreneurs: Receive up to $3,000 and be your own boss this summer

April 03, 2025

Students aged 15 to 29 years old, with a business idea and who live in York Region’s northern six municipalities have the opportunity to receive funding and training on how to be their own boss through the Summer Company program.

The York Small Business Enterprise Centre (YSBEC), in partnership with the Government of Ontario, administers this program annually.

The program offers:

  • Up to $3,000 grant
  • Hands-on training and skills development
  • Coaching and guidance
  • Mentorship to help develop and launch your business

Running a business is one of the best summer jobs a student can have.

Santhosh Rajmohan participated in the program in 2023 and started AET Basketball with the help of YSBEC and the Summer Company Program. Hear his story and learn how he launched his company!

To learn more and apply, visit yorklink.ca/SummerCompany. Applications close on April 30, 2025.