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Ignite Fund

ByMaurice

Amount:

$2,000

Type of Program:

Competition

Description:

The Ignite Fund invests in Memorial University students interested in advancing the growth of an innovative business idea. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is $2,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicants must:

  • be Memorial students or the team must be mainly comprised of Memorial students (Memorial student(s) need to own at least 50 percent of the company);
  • have not received government or private funding in excess of $20,000 for the business idea (self or family funding is acceptable);
  • have attended a minimum of one meeting with a Start-up Coach at MCE;
  • be located in Newfoundland and Labrador or have their startup incorporated in the province.

Application Steps:

1

Applicants must complete and submit the online application form.

Documentation Needed: 

No specific documentation has been identified.

Other Things to Note:

Applications closed on October 17, 2022. Check the website for updates. 

Program Contact:

Ignite Fund | Memorial Centre for Entrepreneurship | Memorial University of Newfoundland

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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 Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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