Lambton College's commitment to entrepreneurship has received a $200,000 boost from the province.
Minister of Research and Innovation Reza Moridi made the announcement on campus this morning.
College President Judith Morris says the funding will help establish the Centre of Research and Entrepreneurship, also known as the Cube, an on-campus community business hub.
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The funding is through the On-Campus Entrepreneurship Activities program which is part of Ontario's Youth Jobs Strategy.
The province is providing more than $5-million over two years to support programs in 42 of Ontario's 44 post-secondary institutions.