Equity Investment Programs in Atlantic Canada
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The objective of the Aquaculture Capital Equity Program is to partner with companies to increase production from both hatcheries and marine sites in Newfoundland and Labrador. The program will provide a minimum investment to projects of $250,000 for finfish operations and $100,000 for shellfish to match a private sector
Amount:$1,000,000.00 Type of Program:Loan & Investment Description:The Business Investment Program provides term loans and equity investments to Newfoundland and Labrador SMEs in strategic growth sectors as identified by Industry, Energy and Technology (IET). The fund is also available to businesses which have export potential and require assistance to enter or expand in external markets.Funds are
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment, Loan Description:The Investment Attraction Fund provides customized financial assistance to inward investors in support of establishing a business in the province or expanding a business as a result of foreign direct investment (FDI). The Fund consists of an allocation for loans and advances towards strategic investments in infrastructure support
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The Equity Investment Program (EIP) provides production assistance in the form of Equity Investment to eligible producers for the financing of productions.Comments on Funding:Funding is a maximum contribution of 20% of the overall costs of the project. The NLFDC’s investment is recoupable.Equity investment will normally be subject to the
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The Nova Scotia First Fund provides financing for emerging venture-grade technology companies with high growth potential and attractive risk-return prospects. Target industries include information technology, life sciences, clean technology and ocean technology. Comments on Funding:The fund co-invests with institutional, private sector and angel investors from across Canada and beyond.
Amount:$25,000 Type of Program:Investment Description:The Ignition Fund is a competitive based innovation fund for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for a new business venture. Innovation PEI will invest seed capital that will allow the successful applicants to turn venture ideas into tangible, viable businesses.Comments on Funding:Funding is up to $25,000 per applicant. A matching contribution is
Amount:$150,000.00 Type of Program:Investment, Loan, Loan Guarantee Description:The CBDC First-Time Entrepreneur Loan provides financing of up to $150,000 to new entrepreneurs who live in a rural community in Atlantic Canada. Comments on Funding:Funding is up to $150,000 per eligible borrower.The loans are repayable and have competitive interest rates and repayment terms. Financing may be term or
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Loan & Loan Guarantee & Investment Description:The Community Futures program helps to create jobs in rural areas. This is done with the help of more than 40 Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) throughout Atlantic Canada.Comments on Funding:The financial help will take the form of loans, loan guarantees and equity financing.
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The objective of the Cogeco TV Production Program is to provide Canadian independent producers with financing for the production of dramatic television series and mini-series.Comments on Funding:Funding is in the form of equity investments to be recouped according to the terms of the Production Financing Agreement. The recoupment may
Amount:$200,000.00 Type of Program:Investment Description:Through its Short Form Series (aka Web Drama Series) Production Program, the Fund assists independent producers/creators to finance the production of original digital drama series created initially for the web. The focus is on the development of high quality, story-driven drama, and the development of new talent.Comments on Funding:Funding is in
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The Lab-to-Market Fund aims to accelerate the development of technologies that have commercial applications. This fund supports activities that help develop new or improved technologies and/or transfer knowledge that address specific, well-defined market problems.Comments on Funding:Funding is up to 33% of projects with NB SMEs or not-for-profit organizations, and
Amount:$200,000.00 Type of Program:Investment Description:The Startup Investment Fund (SIF) provides New Brunswick entrepreneurs with the investment capital they need to develop their product into a commercially viable venture. This investment will take the form of equity through the purchase of common shares or issuance of convertible debentures. Initial investment from NBIF is expected to be
Amount:$500,000 Type of Program:Investment Description:The Ventrure Capital Fund provides New Brunswick startups with the venture capital they need to rapidly grow and deliver their innovative products to customers. This investment will take the form of equity through the purchase of preferred shares, common shares or issuance of convertible debentures.Capital raised from the Venture Capital Fund
Amount:$25,000 Type of Program:In-Kind Support, Investment Description:Volta Cohort provides mentorship, resources and investments of $25,000 through a microfund co-founded by Volta, BDC Capital, Innovacorp and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.Comments on Funding:Funding takes the form of investments of $25,000. When It Ends:Ongoing Deadline:Next deadlines to be determinedEligibility:The applicant must: be a technology-based, early stage start-up,
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The Build Ventures Fund II invests in early-stage technology startups in Atlantic Canada. Comments on Funding:No other details available. When It Ends:Ongoing Deadline:Rolling DeadlineEligibility:The applicant must: be early-stage technology startups in Atlantic Canada, be led by experienced and ambitious professionals, have an innovative approach to addressing a real problem
Amount:$500,000.00 Type of Program:Investment Description:The Island Capital Partners’ Fund invests in high growth potential Prince Edward Island companies.Comments on Funding:Investment size usually ranges from $100,000 to $500,000. When It Ends:Ongoing Deadline:Rolling deadlineEligibility:The applicant must: Applicants must be early-stage Prince Edward Island companies with high growth potential.Application Steps: 1Applicants must contact Island Capital Partners for further
Amount:$100,000 Type of Program:Investment Description:The Regis Duffy BioScience Fund (Duffy BioScience) invests up to $100,000 in emerging bioscience related businesses that are at the commercialization or near commercialization stage of their development with activities in Prince Edward Island.Their aim is to increase each project’s chances of successfully getting to market and to help small Prince
Amount:$25,000 Type of Program:Investment Description:Led in partnership with the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, the Fraser Student Venture Fund provides students the opportunity to research and analyze businesses that are in the start-up stage of development and award cash investments to those they consider investment ready. Working with the FSVF offers companies a unique opportunity to
Amount:$25,000 Type of Program:Investment Description:The Exploration Fund offers up to $25,000 in the form of a SAFE agreement to businesses who meet the eligibility criteria and successfully pass through the fund’s due diligence process. Comments on Funding:Funding will take the form of a SAFE agreement of up to $25,000. When It Ends:Ongoing Deadline:Rolling deadlineEligibility:The applicant must