Amount:

$9,000.00

Type:

Accelerator, Competition

Description:

The Slingshot program is a unique seven-week accelerator program designed for student entrepreneurs. This unique program is the launchpad for innovation, technological, and social entrepreneurship, equipping participants with the tools, mentorship, and resources essential for transforming groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions.

Comments on Funding:

Slingshot offers $6,000 worth of free services to help participants grow, and a chance to win $3,000 cash at the end of the program.

Deadline:

April 26, 2024

Eligibility:

The applicant must:
1. be a student or recent graduate (within the past 6 months) from a secondary or post-secondary institution;
2. have a passion for entrepreneurship and innovation;
3. be beyond the idea stage (MVP is a plus);
4. be in the region of Peterborough and Kawartha Lakes.

Application Steps:

Applicants must submit their applications online.

Documentation Needed:

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

Stay tuned for details on the next Slingshot program.

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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