Questionnaire: Respondents – EDOs, Business Support Organizations, Government Agencies, Academic Institutions

Please participate in EDCO's Bright Ideas Survey aimed at exploring opportunities and programs aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among Ontario's Millennials and Generation Z. We will use your insights to identify resources and opportunities that will assist young entrepreneurs in confidently launching their businesses. Your participation is important to identifying entrepreneurial challenges and refining support programs and initiatives. Please note that your response will be kept confidential and used only for this study. Thank you for your support!
1.Role / Organization Type
2.Geographic Location
3.Years in Role/Organization
4.How long has your organization been involved in supporting entrepreneurship?
5.Which types of entrepreneurship support programs does your organization provide? Please specify.
6.Are you aware of the current business support programs available in Ontario?
7.Has your organization collaborated with or utilized any of these programs?
8.If yes, please describe the program and your experience.
9.From your perspective, how effective are the current business support programs in fostering entrepreneurial skills?
10.What aspects of these programs do you think are most beneficial? Least beneficial?
11.What are the primary challenges your organization faces in supporting entrepreneurship in Ontario?
12.Do you think existing support programs adequately address these challenges? Why or why not?
13.What improvements or additional features would you suggest for future business support programs?
14.How do you think cross-border resource initiatives could enhance entrepreneurial support efforts in Ontario?
15.In your opinion, how do effective business support programs contribute to Ontario's economic growth?
16.Can you provide examples of successful businesses or startups supported by these programs?
17.How important is business networking and partnership with other organizations and stakeholders in your efforts to support entrepreneurship?
18.Do you think current programs effectively facilitate networking opportunities? Please elaborate.
19.What role do you believe government policies play in supporting entrepreneurship in Ontario, from your organizational perspective?
20.How can government support be improved to better assist organizations like yours in supporting entrepreneurs?
21.How confident is your organization about the future of entrepreneurship in Ontario?
22.What factors do you believe will be critical for the success of future entrepreneurial support efforts in the province?
23.Would you be interested in further participating in our onward discussions?
24.If yes, please share your email address:
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