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TEF’s Mission
To be a leader in supporting the development and sustainability of employment social enterprises that result in improved community involvement, economic participation, and quality of life for people who are socially marginalized
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An Employment Social Enterprise Is
A business that sells goods and services in the marketplace and exists to create training and employment opportunities for people facing barriers to integration into the labour market.
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Building a Future for Employment Social Enterprise
The Toronto Enterprise Fund is committed to building an enabling environment for employment social enterprises to thrive.
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TEF's ESE Idea Accelerator
TEF regularly runs the ESE Idea Accelerator program, which supports individuals and organizations in developing early-stage employment social enterprise ideas. The Accelerator supports participants to strengthen both business and social… -
Start-Up Grants
TEF offers Start-Up Grants to support social entrepreneurs who have a strong Feasibility Study and Business Plan to launch their employment social enterprise (ESE). Start-Up Grants provide a maximum of…Read more... -
3 Entrepreneurs Awarded Catalyzing Grants at TEF Pitch Competition
On Tuesday, June 4, five emerging social entrepreneurs pitched their early-stage business ideas to a panel of expert judges at TEF’s pitch competition, each seeking to secure up to $10,000…Read more...
Our Progress
| Projects funded since TEF’s start 63 |
Total participants 3,641 |
Wages paid to participants in 2017/18 $2.9m |
% Connecting to jobs or education 75% |
Who We Fund
TEF supports employment social enterprises in Toronto, York and Peel Regions.
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Toronto Enterprise Fund
- Add: 26 Wellington Street East, 12th floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5E 1S2 - Tel: 416 777-1444 ex 684
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