Regional Economic Growth through Innovation – Atlantic Canada (Business Scale-up and Productivity)

About This Opportunity

Business growth, productivity, innovation, commercialization, competitiveness and reaching new domestic/international markets.

Eligibility Criteria

Businesses in Atlantic Canada, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations, cooperatives and Indigenous-owned businesses, subject to project and regional requirements. Contributions can be repayable or non-repayable depending on project/recipient.

Application Process

How to apply Contact your nearest ACOA office to discuss your project and then complete and submit the Application for financial assistance. Contact us today! Need help? If you have a business idea but don’t know where to start, ACOA Business Information Services can help. It's your one-stop information shop. Call 1-888-576-4444. Or contact us by email: Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Outside Atlantic Canada Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Newfoundland and Labrador Outside Atlantic Canada Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (Atlantic time) Grants and Contributions Awarded Did you know that you can search the Open Government Portal to see previous successful applications for funding? Use the keyword ”REGI” in the search

Prepare to apply

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1. Step 1

   Funding requirements

   Work out how much you need to raise and how long it lasts.

2. Step 2

   Cash-flow forecast

   Show how the award would sit against income and costs.

3. Step 3

   Market size

   Estimate TAM, SAM, and SOM if the call asks for market evidence.

4. Step 4

   Business readiness

   Check gaps before you spend time on a full application.

5. Step 5

   Carbon and impact

   Capture environmental figures where the programme requires them.

6. Step 6

   Find partners

   Browse the company directory if the call needs collaborators.

7. Step 7

   AI grant writer

   Draft against your own project notes. Premium tool; not auto-filled from this call yet.