Twenty Manitobans who created technology-driven businesses have been awarded financial and educational support to develop their ideas. This announcement was made by Jobs and the Economy Minister Kevin Chief.
“Young Manitobans are creating innovative businesses that will be key to growing and maintaining a strong, competitive economy,” said Minister Chief. “We know the path of a new entrepreneur is not an easy one. Programs like TechFutures are there to help cultivate fresh ideas and invest in our young people, supporting them as they make their new idea a reality.”
Manitobans from across the province have been selected to benefit from the TechFutures program. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 34, and trying to commercialize a technology-driven business idea. In June, 10 recipients were selected to be part of TechFutures, and in November, 10 more recipients were chosen.
The program offers $3,000 in financial assistance, as well as startup training at an Innovate Manitoba LaunchPad Startup skills workshop and business counselling from Entrepreneurship Manitoba.
