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Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces
Repayable support for Prairie business scale-up
Last Update: June 24, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
PrairiesCan’s Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program supports incorporated high-growth businesses in the Prairie provinces that are scaling up, improving productivity, and commercializing technology. Eligible projects may include productivity improvement, business scale-up, and technology commercialization, with priority areas such as advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and value-added agriculture.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Productivity improvements (e.g., acquiring/adapting/adopting new technologies and processes, process re-engineering, improving manufacturing capacity)
- Business scale-up (e.g., developing/expanding markets, adopting best management practices, developing business opportunities)
- Technology commercialization (e.g., late-stage product development, technology showcasing and demonstration at TRL 7–9)
- Projects in priority areas such as advanced manufacturing, clean resources, clean technology, digital industries, health/bio-sciences, natural resources value-added processing, and value-added agriculture
- Proposals with a demonstrated focus on food and ingredients processing, zero-emission heavy equipment vehicles, or critical minerals processing (preference)
Documents Needed
- Incorporation documents for your organization and proof of signing authority
- A business plan or pitch deck providing details about your organization, how it meets the high growth definition, and details about the proposed project
- Financial statements for the past 2 years
- Interim financial statements for at least the last 6 months
- Confirmation of non-PrairiesCan project funding
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Incorporated high-growth businesses that have been operating in the Prairie Provinces for a minimum of 2 years.
- Legal entities capable of entering into legally binding agreements.
Who is not eligible
- Unincorporated businesses
- Businesses without staffed operating facilities in the Prairie provinces
- Businesses focused on basic or applied R&D only (TRL 1–6)
Eligible expenses
- Capital costs (equipment, machinery)
- Labour (wages, benefits)
- Marketing costs
- Intellectual property-related costs
- Technology development and commercial demonstrations
- Professional, advisory, and technical service fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Basic and applied R&D (Technology Readiness Level 1–6)
- Land acquisition and goodwill
- Salary bonuses and dividend payments
- Refinancing of existing debts
- Entertainment expenses, lobbying activities, and donations/dues/membership fees
Eligible geographic areas
- Prairie Provinces
Selection criteria
- EOIs with the strongest merit and alignment with program objectives, priority areas, and significant economic benefits may be invited to complete a full application.
- Applications are evaluated on economic impact, project viability, market potential, management capability, financial capacity, economic benefits, and degree of alignment with departmental, regional, and governmental priorities.
How to apply
- Prepare to complete your expression of interest by following the steps listed in the Before you apply section.
- Login to the PrairiesCan portal.
- Complete the EOI form using the BSP EOI help guide.
- Attach the required documents.
- Submit the EOI form through the PrairiesCan portal.
Processing and Agreement
- If your application is approved, you will be invited to enter into a contribution agreement with PrairiesCan.
- The contribution agreement outlines the terms and conditions of the payments towards the project.
- The contribution agreement must be signed within 30 days of you being notified.
- The contribution agreement cannot be signed until all funding sources are confirmed.
- You must provide periodic progress reports at least twice per year, annual financial statements from project start date to the end of the repayment period, and track and report on key project activities and deliverables up to the final reporting date.
Additional information
- Continuous intake: expressions of interest (EOIs) are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Before submitting an EOI, applicants are encouraged to consult the BSP EOI help guide and the BSP applicant guide.
- Applicants are encouraged to report on efforts to support inclusiveness (e.g., participation of underrepresented groups).
- One successful project per organization per calendar year.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces Program
What is the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces?
PrairiesCan’s Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program supports incorporated high-growth businesses in the Prairie provinces that are scaling up, improving productivity, and commercializing technology. Eligible projects may include productivity improvement, business scale-up, and technology commercialization, with priority areas such as advanced manufacturing, clean technology, and value-added agriculture.
How much funding can be received?
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces program?
To be eligible for the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces program, you must:
Incorporated high-growth business in the Prairie provinces
At least 2 years in business in Canada
Confirmed funding from all other sources at EOI submission
What expenses are eligible under Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces?
Productivity improvements (e.g., acquiring/adapting/adopting new technologies and processes, process re-engineering, improving manufacturing capacity)
Business scale-up (e.g., developing/expanding markets, adopting best management practices, developing business opportunities)
Technology commercialization (e.g., late-stage product development, technology showcasing and demonstration at TRL 7–9)
Projects in priority areas such as advanced manufacturing, clean resources, clean technology, digital industries, health/bio-sciences, natural resources value-added processing, and value-added agriculture
Proposals with a demonstrated focus on food and ingredients processing, zero-emission heavy equipment vehicles, or critical minerals processing (preference)
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces?
You can contact Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) or by phone at 1-888-338-9378.
Where is the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces available?
The Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces program is available the province of Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
Is the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces is a Loans and Capital investments