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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets. You can apply to this program as long as your project benefits Atlantic Canada.
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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
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
- Women
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Women & girls
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Artists / creatives
- Nonprofits / charities
- Academia / students
- Community leaders
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Regional
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scaling up and expanding business operations.
- Adopting and integrating new technologies.
- Improving productivity levels.
- Developing new products and accessing new markets.
- Building and strengthening regional innovation networks through business support organizations.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sole proprietorships
- Partnerships
- Social enterprises
- Incorporated companies, corporations, or co-operatives
- Indigenous-owned businesses
- Non-profit organizations that offer services to businesses
- Post-secondary educational institutions
- Accelerators and business incubators
- Angel networks
- Municipalities and municipal-type organizations
- Community-owned Indigenous businesses
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. Indigenous-owned businesses, sole proprietorships, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations or co-operatives, and all other types of enterprises are eligible for the grant.
- Indigenous-owned businesses
- Sole proprietorships
- Partnerships
- Social enterprises
- Incorporated companies
- Corporations or co-operatives
- All other types of enterprises
Eligible expenses
- Costs to scale up and expand business operations.
- Expenses for adopting and integrating new technologies.
- Investments to improve productivity.
- Expenditures related to creating new products.
- Costs incurred to access new markets.
Eligible geographic areas
- Atlantic Canada, including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Additional information
- Repayment contributions provided through REGI are unsecured and interest-free, with schedules and conditions detailed in the funding agreement.
- Extra support or flexible repayment options may be available for Indigenous youth, Indigenous women, or community-owned Indigenous businesses.
- The Open Government Portal can be used to search for previously successful REGI funding applications using the keyword “REGI.”
- ACOA Business Information Services offers advisory support for applicants unsure about how to start or develop their business idea.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA. 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 Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA?
Get a financial contribution to help you scale up and expand, adopt and commercialize innovative technologies and processes, or diversify your markets. You can apply to this program as long as your project benefits Atlantic Canada.
Who is eligible for the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA program?
To be eligible for the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA program, you must:
For-profit businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations, or co-operatives
Includes Indigenous-owned businesses
What expenses are eligible under Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA?
Scaling up and expanding business operations.
Adopting and integrating new technologies.
Improving productivity levels.
Developing new products and accessing new markets.
Building and strengthening regional innovation networks through business support organizations.
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA?
You can contact Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) or by phone at 1-888-576-4444.
Where is the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA available?
The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island.
Is the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA?
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA is funded by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada