ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)

• The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) is allocating $50 million over 2 years, with ACOA delivering $3.9 million under this initiative.

• The applicant must be a business such as a partnership, social enterprise, incorporated company, corporation, co-operative, or Indigenous-owned business.
• Non-profit organizations, including sectoral or industry associations and post-secondary educational institutions, are eligible.
• Indigenous-led not-for-profits and organizations can apply.
• Municipal, provincial, or territorial governments, including Crown corporations, are eligible.
• The project must advance innovative housing solutions or boost manufacturing efficiency in the residential construction sector.

Who is eligible?

• Businesses such as partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations, co-operatives, and Indigenous-owned businesses
• Non-profit organizations, including sectoral/industry associations and post-secondary educational institutions
• Indigenous-led not-for-profits and organizations
• Municipal, provincial, or territorial governments, including Crown corporations

Eligible expenses

• Investments in manufacturing and construction technology for increased productivity and output in the housing sector.
• Costs associated with adapting, adopting, and scaling innovative construction methods such as modular construction, 3D printing, and net-zero housing practices.
• Expenses for innovation, demonstration, and commercialization activities that accelerate home construction.
• Scaling costs for manufacturers producing components like panelized construction systems, prefabricated drywall, trusses, windows, and doors.
• Development of industry tools to improve and adopt off-site construction technologies and practices.

Eligible geographic areas

• Atlantic Canada, as funding is delivered by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

• The initiative is delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies, including ACOA.
• ACOA is responsible for administering $3.9M of the total funding under this initiative.
• This program is part of Canada's broader Housing Plan to support the housing supply chain and industry innovation.
• Applicants are encouraged to consult an ACOA program officer if unsure about their eligibility or the suitability of their project.