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PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

Access a wide selection of programs, funding and resources that may apply to your business below.

IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub

The IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub is the home of IDEA Mississauga. Located Downtown inside the Square One Shopping Centre, IDEA Square One is a 4,300 square-foot facility for startups, scale-ups, corporate leaders, and investors to collaborate and grow together.

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EmpowHER Tech Launchpad

EmpowHER Tech Launchpad is a transformative 6-week program designed to support newcomer women in tech and women-led businesses that have a new product or technology ready to launch. This program aims to accelerate growth, foster innovation, and empower participants to scale their ventures effectively.

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Step-Up Program

This 6-month program supports innovative and inclusive companies to grow and overcome barriers. There are workshops that address common challenges faced by CEOs of scaling companies.

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10 Steps to Starting a Small Business

From developing your business idea to registering your business, learn about our 10 recommended steps to follow when starting a small business in Ontario. Read what each step requires and access a library of resources including webinars and more.

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Summer Company Program

Are you a student 15-29 years and have a business idea? The Summer Company program can help you launch and operate your own business this summer with the support of free business training, mentorship and an opportunity to receive a grant of up to $3,000 to help you get your business started in Mississauga!

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Starter Company PLUS Program

The program assists people 18 years and over interested in starting, expanding or purchasing a business in Mississauga. To apply to the Starter Company PLUS Program in Mississauga, you must confirm your eligibility to participate in the program and attend a mandatory info session.

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Business Advisory Services

Our Business Advisory Services offer resources and guidance to those exploring entrepreneurship, starting a new business or scaling an existing business in Mississauga. Our team of consultants can help answer questions about business planning, general operations, marketing, legal and more.

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BUSINESS FUNDING & SUPPORT FINDER

Find the support your business needs all in one place: grants, tax credits, other tax incentives, loans, loan guarantees, equity and accelerators.

INNOVATION
RESOURCE MAP

Access a map of companies offering entrepreneurial and innovative products, services and solutions.

TRAINING, WEBINARS
& WORKSHOPS

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BUSINESS
DIRECTORIES

Access lists of businesses, realtors, commercial builders, property managers and more.

DATA
CENTRE

Access data sets including census, demographics, market conditions, growth forecasts and more.

PLANNING & BUILDING TOOLS

Access planning tools including building permit, development applications, zoning and more.

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