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Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) - New Brunswick - Canada
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Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

Supports modernization and diversification of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Government of Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 2, 2022
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Overview

The Potato Stabilization and Innovation Initiative (PSII) is a now-closed federal funding program delivered by ACOA over 2022–2024 to support the sustainability and future growth of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector and its supply chain in response to market disruptions caused by potato wart. Eligible activities included investments in automation and digital technologies, improved storage, packaging modifications, pest and disease management technologies, development of value‑added products, and early-stage investments in new or expanded markets.
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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 a new product or service
  • Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : April 2, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Location
  • New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
  • Rural / Remote communities
  • Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • Provincial

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Digitalization, automation and technology integration projects that enhance productivity, efficiency and competitiveness in potato production, processing or supply chain operations.
  • Projects to develop or implement equipment or technologies that improve productivity and help prevent, contain or manage pests or diseases affecting the potato sector.
  • Installation or upgrading of high energy-efficiency potato storage systems, such as advanced ventilation or controlled atmosphere storage, to improve product quality, extend storage life and reduce losses.
  • Projects to modify potato products or packaging (for example, changing bag sizes or adapting packaging formats) to better meet market requirements.
  • Development of new value-added potato-based products, including green or sustainable products that may use byproducts or processing waste, as well as early-stage initiatives to enter or expand into new markets.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Table potato growers operating in Prince Edward Island
  • Seed potato growers operating in Prince Edward Island
  • Key suppliers to the Prince Edward Island potato sector operating in PEI
  • Not-for-profit organizations supporting the PEI potato sector
  • Provincial entities providing support to the PEI potato sector

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that are not table or seed potato growers, and not key suppliers to the Prince Edward Island potato sector operating in PEI.
  • Organizations that are neither not-for-profit nor provincial entities providing support to the PEI potato sector.
  • Applicants that cannot demonstrate impacts resulting from the restrictions on the movement of PEI potatoes (for growers and key suppliers).

Eligible expenses

  • Investments in digitalization, automation and other technologies that improve productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.
  • Design, development or acquisition of equipment or technology to improve productivity and to exclude, contain or manage pests or diseases.
  • Installation or upgrading of high energy-efficiency potato storage ventilation systems or controlled atmosphere storage, including related equipment and improvements.
  • Costs to modify products or packaging formats (such as changing bag volumes or adapting packaging to market preferences).
  • Development of new value-added products, including those using by-products or processing waste, with a priority on environmentally friendly products.
  • Early-stage costs to enter or expand into new markets, such as preliminary marketing, business development and related market access expenses.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses and organizations operating in Prince Edward Island.

Additional information

  • The Prince Edward Island Potato Stabilization and Innovation Initiative is currently closed and is no longer accepting applications.
  • The initiative was delivered over two fiscal years (2022–2023 and 2023–2024) under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation Jobs and Growth Fund.
  • Applications were accepted on a continuous intake basis while the program was active.
  • Applicants are informed that information in the application may be subject to the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.

Contacts

1-888-576-4444

Frequently Asked Questions about the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII). 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 Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)?

The Potato Stabilization and Innovation Initiative (PSII) is a now-closed federal funding program delivered by ACOA over 2022–2024 to support the sustainability and future growth of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector and its supply chain in response to market disruptions caused by potato wart. Eligible activities included investments in automation and digital technologies, improved storage, packaging modifications, pest and disease management technologies, development of value‑added products, and early-stage investments in new or expanded markets.

Who is eligible for the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) program?

To be eligible for the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) program, you must: Must be a PEI table or seed potato grower, or a key supplier to the PEI potato sector operating in Prince Edward Island, demonstrating impacts from restrictions on PEI potato movement. Or be a not-for-profit organization or provincial entity that provides support to the PEI potato sector.

What expenses are eligible under Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)?

Digitalization, automation and technology integration projects that enhance productivity, efficiency and competitiveness in potato production, processing or supply chain operations. Projects to develop or implement equipment or technologies that improve productivity and help prevent, contain or manage pests or diseases affecting the potato sector. Installation or upgrading of high energy-efficiency potato storage systems, such as advanced ventilation or controlled atmosphere storage, to improve product quality, extend storage life and reduce losses. Projects to modify potato products or packaging (for example, changing bag sizes or adapting packaging formats) to better meet market requirements. Development of new value-added potato-based products, including green or sustainable products that may use byproducts or processing waste, as well as early-stage initiatives to enter or expand into new markets.

Who can I contact for more information about the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)?

You can contact Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) or by phone at 1-888-576-4444.

Where is the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) available?

The Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.

Is the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)?

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII) is funded by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada

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