Business Scale-up and Productivity under Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)

Amount:

No Fixed Amount

Type of Program:

Grants

Description:

The Business Scale-up and Productivity helps businesses speed up their growth so they can be more productive, compete on the world stage and reach new markets. Funding can be used to:

1
scale up and expand;
2
make the most of new technologies;
3
improve productivity;
4
create new products and find new markets.

Comments on Funding:

Repayment contributions are unsecured and interest-free.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Rolling Deadline

Eligibility:

Applicant must be:

sole proprietorships;
partnerships;
social enterprises;
incorporated companies;
corporations or co-operatives;
Indigenous-owned businesses;
all other types of enterprises;
non-profit organizations that offer services to businesses;
located in Atlantic Canada.

Application Steps:

Applicant must contact their nearest ACOA office to discuss their project;

Applicant must complete and submit the Application for Financial Assistance form.

Documentation Needed:

For-profit applicants must submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:

1
incorporation documents and information on ownership names and percentage of ownership
2
financial statements (current and last two years),
3
R&D project plan, business plan and/or marketing plan,
4
supplier quotes,
5
copies of relevant permits and licenses,
6
other relevant documents (specify).

Not-for-profit applicants and other applicants must submit a completed application form and the following supporting documents:

1
constituting/ incorporating documents and list of directors/members of the board,
2
financial statements (current and last fiscal year),
3
description and mandate of the applicant, including the management and qualifications of key personnel,
4
HST rebate information (I.E. rebate rate),
5
one of the following two items is required: (R&D) project plan or detailed project description, including milestones, costs, financing, key partnerships, established evidence of support from the community,
6
supplier quotes,
7
copies of relevant permits and licenses,
8
other relevant documents (specify).