# Four-in-One Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund is Streamlined By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-06-07 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-catapult-microloan-fund References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/centreforsocialinnovation) & [socialinnovation](http://socialinnovation.ca/catapult?utm_source=Innovators&utm_campaign=57c6370e95-Community_Innovation_Challenge&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_690d89cb87-57c6370e95-48046241) The Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund, along with the [Centre for Social Innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-the-exhibition) (CSI), TD Bank, the Province of Ontario, [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enabled-talent), Alterna Savings and other partners, has officially launched. What's so great about the application process is that simply by filling out one application, you'll be considered for four business incubation opportunities including Project Hach, MaRS Centre for Impact Investing's Impact 8 and Toronto and Acumen's Pioneer+TO. If you're thinking of applying, you still have time, as the last date to apply is Friday, July 12, 2013. The fund is restricted to Ontario-based social enterprises. **Contact Information** Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund [website](http://socialinnovation.ca/catapult?utm_source=Innovators&utm_campaign=57c6370e95-Community_Innovation_Challenge&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_690d89cb87-57c6370e95-48046241) Ontario Catapult Microloan Fund [application](https://docs.google.com/a/socialbusiness.org/forms/d/1w0cB0RB-o-RbQ3Nwr8O38CTS8vppUc0FnabdHYjGCJo/viewform) Centre for Social Innovation on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/centreforsocialinnovation) CSI on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/csito) CSI on [Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/centreforsocialinnovation/) CSI on [Vimeo](http://vimeo.com/user10602853) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Streamlined Microloan Fund Application:** This trend represents an opportunity to develop more efficient and easy-to-access microloan fund application processes. - **Business Incubation Opportunities Consolidation:** This trend represents an opportunity to consolidate different business incubation opportunities into one streamlined process. - **Province-sponsored Business Incubation Opportunities:** This trend represents an opportunity for other Canadian provinces to follow Ontario's lead in designing and funding similar business incubation opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Entrepreneurship:** This industry will benefit from streamlined and consolidated business incubation opportunities, as well as easier access to microloans. - **Microfinance:** This industry will benefit from the trend towards consolidated and more streamlined microloan fund application processes. - **Government and Public Administration:** This industry will benefit from replicating Ontario's efforts to create business incubation opportunities, as feasible government-backed programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadian Entrepreneur-Focused Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur.md) - [Entrepreneurial Support Foundations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambition-accelerator.md) - [Regional Innovation Funds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-fund.md) - [Startup Funding Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-for-startups.md) - [Career Education Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ontario-career-lab.md) - [Digital Content Talent Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-fairview.md) - [Diversity-Focused Entrepreneurs Access Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/entrepreneurs-access-network.md) - [Branded Small Business Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boost-my-biz-contest.md) - [CPG Goods-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accelerator-program1.md)