Start your own business in the trades
Are you a skilled tradesperson looking to start your own business but need support? Do you currently run your own business in the trades and want support to scale?
The Venture Lab for Skilled Trades helps entrepreneurs in the trades start, or build, their own business over the course of 15 weeks. Participation includes a $1000 stipend that can be spent on freelance services from the Conestoga Gig Marketplace. This new program is funded by a generous donation from the RBC Foundation as part of RBC’s Future Launch initiative.
Apply for the Venture Lab for Skilled Trades
Next cohort: September to December 2025
Application deadline: applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Eligibility:
- Full-time or part-time Conestoga students under 30 and in the trades
- Alumni of Conestoga under 30
- Local entrepreneurs under 30 and in the trades
