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Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia

Defence-focused repayable support for B.C. businesses

Offered by
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Official source: canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 10,000,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Incorporated businesses
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Overview

Repayable support for defence-focused business projects in British Columbia. It funds commercialization, technology development, productivity improvements, and supply chain integration for defence and dual-use industries.

At a glance

Funding available

Maximum funding
$10,000,000
Minimum funding
$100,000
Maximum share of project costs
75%
Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop strategic partnerships
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Develop a new product or service
  • Increase operational productivity
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Optimize production processes
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
  • Develop workforce skills
  • Strengthen organizational capacity
  • Access new markets
  • Launch or market a product/service
  • Renovate or expand facilities
  • Ensure financial sustainability
  • Renovate or adapt facilities

Eligible candidates

Location
  • British Columbia
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples
Legal structures
For-profit business

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 3

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Official source: canada.ca
August 13, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Incorporated businesses
  • Indigenous-owned businesses or organizations
  • Other entities supporting defence or dual-use SMEs, in exceptional cases

Who is not eligible

  • Businesses that are not incorporated
  • Organizations not operating in British Columbia
  • Businesses not in defence supply chains and not positioning to join them

Eligible expenses

  • Wages and benefits for new positions
  • Equipment, machinery, and infrastructure
  • Professional, advisory, and technical services
  • Pre-production, commercialization, and market development costs
  • Testing, R&D, certification, and defence capability development costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Salary bonuses and dividends
  • Entertainment expenses
  • Refinancing existing debt
  • Asset amortization or depreciation
  • Lobbying, membership fees, and donations

Eligible geographic areas

  • British Columbia

Activities funded

  • Technology development and adoption
  • Productivity improvements and facility modernization
  • Commercialization and market development
  • Supply chain integration and capacity building
  • Research and development for defence applications

How to apply

  • Step 1: Review eligibility and the Applicant Guide
    • Check the program requirements.
    • Read the Applicant Guide.
  • Step 2: Prepare application materials
    • Complete the online application in the PacifiCan portal.
    • Prepare the mandatory supplemental form, detailed budget worksheet, and financial statements.
    • Complete the Technology Questionnaire if applying for technology commercialization.
    • Gather written confirmation of funding from all sources.
  • Step 3: Submit through the portal
    • Upload all application forms and supporting documents.
    • Submit the application through the PacifiCan application portal.
  • Step 4: Follow up if needed
    • Contact PacifiCan with any questions.
    • Check application status in the portal after submission.

Documents Needed

  • Completed RDII Mandatory Supplemental Form
  • Completed Detailed Budget Worksheet
  • Current financial statements
  • Written confirmation of funding from all other sources
  • Technology Questionnaire, for commercialization projects

Selection criteria

  • Alignment with program objectives
  • Alignment with military priority areas
  • Clear and lasting economic benefits for British Columbia
  • Strong governance and financial capacity
  • Technology readiness level and Buy Canadian alignment, where applicable

Processing and Agreement

  • Eligible and complete applications are assessed against program criteria.
  • For innovative projects, a technical assessment may be completed by the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program or by another external party contracted by PacifiCan.
  • Information provided by applicants may be shared with other federal departments and agencies, provincial/territorial governments, and/or municipal governments, for the purpose of reviewing projects and determining eligibility for other Government of Canada programs.
  • Funding decisions depend on program priorities and budgets.
  • Submitting a full application does not guarantee funding.

Additional information

  • Applications are currently closed.
  • Priority may be given to projects with strong economic benefits.
  • Projects may need to show support from other funding sources.
  • Contact PacifiCan for exceptional cases or questions.

Official sources

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia

Program guide

Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) Applicant GuideRegional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia-After you applyRegional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia-Funding overview

Application form

Rdii Detailed Budget WorksheetRegional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)

Supporting document

Technology Questionnaire
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia Program

What is the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia?

Repayable support for defence-focused business projects in British Columbia. It funds commercialization, technology development, productivity improvements, and supply chain integration for defence and dual-use industries.

How much funding can be received?

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia program?

To be eligible for the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia program, you must: Incorporated in Canada 2+ years in operation Facilities in British Columbia

What expenses are eligible under Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia?

Wages and benefits for new positions Equipment, machinery, and infrastructure Professional, advisory, and technical services Pre-production, commercialization, and market development costs Testing, R&D, certification, and defence capability development costs

Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia?

You can contact Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan).

Where is the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia available?

The Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia program is available the province of British Columbia.

Is the Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in British Columbia is a Loans and Capital investments