PrairiesCan  — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity Canada

PrairiesCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

Canada
Financing to accelerate growth in the Prairies

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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
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  • Government of Canada
  • Prairies Economic Development Canada (PRAIRIESCAN)
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grant_card_status|open

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Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets.

grant_single_labels|projects

There are eligible projects and activities for this grant:
  • Productivity improvement through acquiring, adapting, and adopting new technologies and processes
  • Business scale-up by developing or expanding markets and adopting best management practices
  • Technology commercialization to grow and diversify markets through late-stage product development and demonstrations
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$350,000

Calgary
Adopt advanced data analytics to improve customer insights and services

$500,000

Edmonton
Develop a new line of eco-friendly cleaning products for international markets

$450,000

Ottawa
Introduce advanced cybersecurity measures to protect client data

$500,000

Toronto
Upgrade manufacturing processes by acquiring new robotic assembly lines

$250,000

Vancouver
Expand our market reach by developing an e-commerce platform

$400,000

Montreal
Develop and commercialize a new eco-friendly packaging technology

grant_single_labels|admissibility

In order to be eligible for this grant, businesses must meet the following mandatory criteria:
  • High-growth business that is scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies
  • Incorporated in Canada
  • Have been in business for at least 2 years in Canada
  • Have staffed operating facilities in the Prairie provinces
  • Have confirmed, at the time of expression of interest submission, funding from all other sources, including government and non-government
  • Non-government funding must represent at least 50% of the proposed project costs
  • Be a high-growth business looking to support or accelerate growth through specific activities like productivity improvement, business scale-up, and technology commercialization.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

High-growth businesses that are operating in the Prairie Provinces for a minimum of 2 years and are looking to improve productivity, scale-up, and commercialize technology are eligible for this grant. Preference may be given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 500 full-time employees.
  • High-growth businesses
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
  • Operational in Prairie Provinces for at least 2 years
  • Focus on productivity improvement, business scale-up, and technology commercialization

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Based on the BSP program guidelines, there are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. These include:
  • Companies that are not incorporated in Canada
  • Companies that have been in business for less than 2 years in Canada
  • Companies that do not have staffed operating facilities in the Prairie provinces
  • Companies that do not have confirmed funding from all other sources, including government and non-government, representing at least 50% of the proposed project costs
  • Companies that do not fall under the high-growth business category as defined by the program

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include capital costs (equipment, machinery), labour (wages, benefits), marketing, costs related to intellectual property, technology development and commercial demonstrations, professional, advisory, and technical services.
  • Capital costs (equipment, machinery)
  • Labour (wages, benefits)
  • Marketing
  • Costs related to intellectual property
  • Technology development and commercial demonstrations
  • Professional, advisory, and technical services

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The applications will be evaluated based on market potential, management capability, financial capacity, economic benefits, technology readiness, and departmental/regional priorities.
  • Market potential
  • Management capability
  • Financial capacity
  • Economic benefits
  • Technology readiness (for technology commercialization projects)
  • Departmental/regional priorities

grant_single_labels|register

  • Step 1: Submit an expression of interest
    • Complete the abbreviated online application form describing the project purpose, rationale, eligibility, activities, and budget.
    • Use this step to determine if the project should advance to a full application.
  • Step 2: Full application
    • If the project advances, provide more details about the project through the online portal.
    • This stage requires a more comprehensive submission of project details.
  • Step 3: Wait for funding decision
    • Within approximately 90 business days of receiving a complete funding application.
    • Expect one successful BSP project per organization per calendar year.

grant_single_labels|contact

1-888-338-9378
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