Enterprise Fund
The Enterprise Fund is a new pilot program intended to drive economic growth in Ontario’s publishing and screen sectors by investing in innovative strategic business development activities that position these sectors to be globally competitive, integrate new technologies into business processes, and capitalize on success.
The objective of the Enterprise Fund is to support entrepreneurial business development activities that could lead to significant company growth, specifically in terms of revenues, size, global impact, and job creation.
Deadline
August 27, 2026 – 5:00 PM ET
Funding Available
The Enterprise Fund will provide a non-repayable contribution of up to 75% of the approved budget
- to a maximum of $80,000 for an Individual Applicant
- to a maximum of $150,000 for a Partnership Applicant
NOTE: Full eligibility requirements and details can be found in the Enterprise Fund Guidelines. Please read the guidelines completely before beginning your application. Ontario Creates reserves the right to revise Guidelines and Application Forms.
Application Process
- All applications must be submitted via the Ontario Creates Online Application Portal (OAP). Applications submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
- Before beginning an application, your company’s corporate information must be registered with the OAP. If you do not have a user account on OAP, please go to https://apply.ontariocreates.ca and click on “Register”. If your company is registered, the Ontario Creates Book Fund deadline will appear in your dashboard. To start the application, click on “Start new application” and follow the onscreen directions to access the application form.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the application process early to allow ample time to compile and complete the necessary information. There is flexibility for completing the application form – you may begin at any time and save information as it is entered. Once saved, you can go back and edit and/or add information until the time when the application is actually submitted.
- If you encounter problems setting up your company’s corporate information, you can email applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca for assistance. This email address can also be used for any technical questions you have about the OAP.
Information Sessions
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the upcoming Ontario Creates Publishing Marketing and Discoverability Fund Information Sessions. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 PM on the day prior to the webinar.
Webinar #1 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm ET
Webinar #2 - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Information Session in French, please send a request to programs2@ontariocreates.ca. Arrangements will be made to schedule an additional session on an alternate date.
If you are interested in attending an Ontario Creates Information Session and have accessibility needs, please contact us as above.
Guidelines, Documents and Application Form
Enterprise Fund - Budget Template
Enterprise Fund – Timeline and Action Plan
CONTACT US
Companies are encouraged to contact Ontario Creates with their questions. Ontario Creates staff will be available for online and phone consultations until two weeks prior to the deadline. After this date, applicants may send questions by email, but we cannot guarantee a response.
Program Coordinator, Industry Development
Email: programs2@ontariocreates.ca
Online Application Portal (OAP) support email: applyhelp@ontariocreates.ca
To receive notification of upcoming deadlines and program updates, register here.