PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The Small Business Centre offers several programs that can help you start and grow your business.
Each program has specific requirements and qualifications you must meet in order to be accepted as a participant.
For questions on specific programs contact the representative listed for each.
If you have general questions about the programs offered, please contact the Program Coordinator indicated on the specific program page or complete our Intake Form.
Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres (OSBAC) programs and services are delivered by The London Small Business Centre and are funded in partnership with the Government of Ontario.
Provides training, mentoring, and grant opportunities up to $5,000 for eligible entrepreneurs (18+) to start, expand or buy a small business.
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.
An online hub that provides centralized free resources and tools for selling and buying a small business in Ontario, with a focus on preparing businesses for smooth ownership transition.
London Small Business Centre Programs
Foodpreneur Advantage is dedicated to supporting food and beverage entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re just starting your food or beverage business or looking to grow, scale, and expand into new markets, our specialized training, expert guidance, and industry connections provide the tools and resources to help you succeed.
Business Guidance for Newcomer-led Startups. New Start is all about bringing people together and making everyone feel like they belong. When immigrants start their own businesses and connect with local communities, it helps everyone feel more connected and builds strong relationships.
A community-focused program that supports local makers, growers, and producers through training, mentorship, networking, and event opportunities, helping expand the reach of locally made products in regional markets.