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Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Few; $100K total pot
Effort
1–2 hours
Can you get this?
✓Must be a not-for-profit organization
✓Must be based in or benefit York Region
✓Must serve underrepresented communities
✓Must match the $10,000 award amount
✕Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible
Your real odds
The total pool is $100,000 split across two streams, so the number of grants awarded is small by design.
A committee of ventureLAB staff, regional staff, and innovation stakeholders reviews every application, and the annual cycle means you are competing against the full field at once.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility: agri-tech or cleantech focus and York Region connection1–2 hours
Complete the application form including a project work plan and proposed budget1–2 days
Submit before the August 14, 2026 deadline via ventureLAB's portal30 minutes
Worth knowing
The committee explicitly scores collaborative innovation, so documented partnerships with other regional partners carry real weight, and applications for the 2026 cycle close August 14 with winners notified in October.
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