Ontario opens applications for $5M RAISE program supporting racialized, Indigenous entrepreneurs – Northumberlanddaily.ca
Sep 15, 2025
The Ontario government is investing $5 million to boost training and support for racialized and Indigenous entrepreneurs through the 2025-26 Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program.
The initiative provides free business development training, coaching, networking support and a $10,000 grant to help more than 400 participants turn innovative ideas into thriving businesses that create jobs and strengthen local economies.
Participants receive online training from DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University, one of Canada’s top business incubators, and gain access to expert coaching and peer networking. Funding is part of the province’s three-year, $15 million investment to ensure small business owners have the tools and support they need to launch and grow across Ontario.
