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Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces

Repayable support for prairie high-growth business scale-up
Government of Canada
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 200,000 - $ 10,000,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Canada

Overview

Provides up to $5 million per project (maximum $10 million per organization) to help incorporated high-growth businesses in the Prairie provinces improve productivity, scale up, and commercialize technology. Support can cover activities such as adopting new technologies and processes, expanding markets, and late-stage product development and demonstrations (TRL 7–9).
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 200,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Health care and social assistance
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

  • Financial statements for the past 2 years
  • Interim financial statements for at least the last 6 months
  • Business plan or pitch deck (supporting information)
  • Confirmation of other funding sources (e.g., bank statements, letters, agreements, term sheets)

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated high-growth businesses operating in the Prairie provinces
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 500 full-time employees (preference)
  • Businesses in advanced manufacturing
  • Businesses in clean technology/clean resources, digital industries, or health/bio-sciences
  • Businesses in value-added agriculture or natural resources value-added processing

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 (Canada)

Processing and Agreement

  • EOIs are screened and those with the strongest merit and alignment may be invited to submit a full application.
  • Within 30 days of EOI submission, PrairiesCan invites selected applicants to submit a full application; if not contacted, the project is not considered further.
  • Funding decisions are made within approximately 90 business days of receiving a complete funding application.
  • Full applications may undergo a detailed assessment, and PrairiesCan may request additional information during review.
  • A technical assessment may be conducted by NRC-IRAP for projects using novel technology; clean tech/clean resources projects may be consulted on by the Clean Growth Hub.

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

1-888-338-9378

Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) in the Prairie provinces?

Provides up to $5 million per project (maximum $10 million per organization) to help incorporated high-growth businesses in the Prairie provinces improve productivity, scale up, and commercialize technology. Support can cover activities such as adopting new technologies and processes, expanding markets, and late-stage product development and demonstrations (TRL 7–9).

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 Canadian high-growth business Operating in Prairie provinces for at least 2 years Confirmed other funding (≥50% non-government)

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 Government of Canada 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

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