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Early Sparks Program
Early Sparks is a six-week introductory program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who have an idea and want to determine whether it can become a successful business.
Offered by Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
Amount
No specific amount specified
Quick eligibility check
Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
No requirement stated
Location
Waterloo
Who can apply
- 18 years of age or older
- A resident of Waterloo Region
- Not a registered business owner in Ontario
- Proposing a new idea, expansion of an existing idea.
- Prepared to complete the business training components of the Early Sparks program as prescribed by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre
- Prepared to attend weekly meetings for 5 weeks after acceptance into the program
- Prepared to commit to a minimum average of 8 hours a week working on the idea
About the funding
Early Sparks is a six-week introductory program designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who have an idea and want to determine whether it can become a successful business.
Through guided learning, practical assignments, customer discovery activities, and peer support, you’ll build the foundation needed to launch your business with confidence.
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