Applications are now open for the 2026 Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses in Mississauga.
Business and innovation | November 6, 2025
Are you a new entrepreneur developing a product or service, or refining your start-up business model? Apply to IDEA Mississauga’s Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, an intensive, high-impact program designed to accelerate early-stage startups from launch to growth.
If you’re ready to take the next bold step in your entrepreneurship journey, this program is for you! Over the course of the program, entrepreneurs will gain access to expert training, mentorship, and peer-to-peer connections, plus all the tools needed to build and grow a sustainable business. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for a micro-grant of up to $5,000 to support their startup.
The first step to apply to the Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is attending a mandatory virtual Information session. This session will outline the program structure, eligibility requirements, and how to submit an application. Please note that attendance does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
For more information and to register, visit the program website here.
Programs like the Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp play an important role in supporting new businesses, driving economic growth, and fostering innovation in Mississauga. By helping entrepreneurs build strong, sustainable ventures, IDEA Mississauga continues to strengthen the city’s reputation as a vibrant and innovative hub for business and innovation.
The Starter Company Plus – Entrepreneurship Bootcamp is funded in part by the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
IDEA Mississauga, powered by Invest Mississauga, brings together industry, government, education and organizational leaders to help start-ups and scale-ups accelerate ideas and commercialize solutions. IDEA offers entrepreneurs a comprehensive suite of resources to support their needs and growth, including tailored programs and services, along with a rich network of mentorship, partners and talent. From start-up to scale-up, the IDEA team is dedicated to driving innovation and turning entrepreneurs’ ideas into reality.
“Mississauga is home to so many creative and determined entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Programs like the Starter Company Plus Entrepreneurship Bootcamp can help give them the tools, mentorship and confidence they need to take that next step. I encourage aspiring entrepreneurs to apply and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to grow right here in Mississauga.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish
“Supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey is at the heart of what we do at IDEA Mississauga. The Starter Company Plus Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps new business owners gain the skills, connections and confidence to turn their ideas into reality. We’re proud to help local innovators bring their visions to life and contribute to Mississauga’s growing economy.” – Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Invest Mississauga
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