Summer Company Program
Funding, Training, and
Mentorship for Youth
Entrepreneurs.
Provides training, mentoring and grants up to $3,000 to Ontario students, between the ages of 15 and 29, who wish to start a full-time business over the summer.
Congratulations to our 2026 Summer Company Students:
- Aiden Budd, Dock to Driveway Detailing, Peterborough
- Zander Bromley, Clearview, Peterborough
- Caleb Galbraith, Joy Collectibles 3D, Lakefield
- Emma George-Peters, Kawartha Luxe Cottage Care, Peterborough
- Rutger Huntley, Peak Beach Volleyball, Millbrook; and
- Rielle MacDougall, Lake Safe Swim Lessons, Peterborough
Stay tuned for 2027 Summer Company with applications opening in January 2027.
OSBAC programs and services, including Summer Company, are delivered by Community Futures Peterborough and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
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Eligibility Requirements For Summer Company:
- 15 to 29 years old
- Must be returning to high school, college, or university full-time
- Must live and/or operate your business in the City of Peterborough, Peterborough County, or the First Nations communities of Curve Lake or Hiawatha, and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must be able to commit to running your business full-time for the summer (minimum 280 hours for high school students or 420 hours for post-secondary students)
- Cannot work at another job or attend summer school for more than 20 hours a week during the program
- Cannot have received a Summer Company grant in the past
Neha Mervin always dreamed of being a dance teacher. Growing up with Bollywood dance, she loved how it connected her to her culture and gave her joy. When she realized there were no Bollywood dance classes in Peterborough, she decided it was the perfect opportunity to bring something new to the community. “It felt cool to offer something that wasn’t already offered in Peterborough,” she explains. The idea for Sparks of Bollywood had been in her heart for years. “I was able to take this idea and turn it into a real business, and happy with how it turned out.”
Have questions?
Reach out to Allison Adam, our Entrepreneurship Officer at the Business Advisory Centre.
