Markham Economic Development is currently accepting applications for its Summer Company Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Markham Economic Development Summer Company Program
The Summer Company program is an entrepreneurship program for students ages 15 to 29 that provides funding up to $3,000 as well as hands-on training and mentoring to start and run a company over the summer.
Benefits of Markham Economic Development Summer Company Program
If you’re accepted into the program, you’ll receive:
- an award of up to $3,000
- a first payment of up to $1,500 for start-up costs
- a second payment of up to $1,500 once you’ve successfully completed the program
- hands-on coaching
- mentoring from business leaders in your community and from your program provider
You also get to keep any profits generated through the operation of your business.
Markham Economic Development Summer Company Program Requirements
- Go to high school, college or university
- Live in Markham, Ontario
- Are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Are between 15-29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant)
- Are not already running a business
- Are returning to school after the program ends
- Following the Canada Revenue Agency definition of being self-employed
- Are not working at another job or going to school for more than 12 hours a week during the program
- Able to work over the summer program period:
- a minimum of 280 hours if you’re a high school student
- a minimum of 420 hours if you’re a post-secondary student
We may approve exceptions.
You must meet all of the above requirements.
You cannot apply again, if you have received a Summer Company grant in the past.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
27 April, 2026
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