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Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Who can apply
Businesses under Business Scale-up and Productivity, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations or co-operatives, Indigenous-owned businesses, and all other types of enterprises
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Overview
The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program supports businesses and non-profit organizations in Atlantic Canada to build a strong, dynamic and inclusive economy. Funding can support scaling up and expansion, using new technologies, improving productivity, and creating new products or 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
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
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
- Scale up and expand
- Make the most of new technologies
- Improve productivity
- Create new products and find new markets
- Support businesses at each stage of development through regional innovation networks
Documents Needed
- Depending on your organization type, incorporation or constituting documents
- Depending on your organization type, financial statements
- A detailed project description or plan
- Quotes, permits, licences, and other supporting documents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses under Business Scale-up and Productivity, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, social enterprises, incorporated companies, corporations or co-operatives, Indigenous-owned businesses, and all other types of enterprises
- Non-profit organizations that offer services to businesses under Business Scale-up and Productivity
- Non-profit organizations under Regional Innovation Ecosystems, such as post-secondary educational institutions, accelerators and business incubators, angel networks, and social enterprises
- Groups of eligible recipients such as industry associations or consortia, and municipalities and other municipal-type organizations under Regional Innovation Ecosystems
- Community-owned Indigenous businesses under Regional Innovation Ecosystems
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.
How to apply
- Go to MyACOA and click Log in to MyACOA Account, then sign in using a sign-in partner or your GCKey user ID and password.
- If you are a new portal user, read and accept the terms and conditions, then register your account using your first and last name and email address.
- Create a new application by clicking + New Application and complete both the Organizational Profile and Project Information modules.
- Upload all required supporting documents, as prompted in the portal.
- Submit your application online by following the instructions in MyACOA.
Processing and Agreement
- Once ACOA receives your application, you will receive an acknowledgement confirming receipt with your project number and the name of the program officer assigned to your project.
- Your application will be assessed based on the information and documentation provided.
- ACOA may contact you for additional information or clarification.
- Once all the information required to complete the assessment has been received, ACOA will make a funding decision in accordance with its service standards.
Additional information
- A copy of your submitted application will remain available in your MyACOA account.
- A fillable PDF version of the application form is available for submission in person, by email, mail or fax through ACOA Business Information Services.
- Indigenous youth, Indigenous women, and leaders of community-owned Indigenous businesses could get extra support, including more funding or flexible repayment options.
- You can search the Open Government Portal using the keyword REGI to see recently approved recipients.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA Program
What is the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA?
The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program supports businesses and non-profit organizations in Atlantic Canada to build a strong, dynamic and inclusive economy. Funding can support scaling up and expansion, using new technologies, improving productivity, and creating new products or markets.
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:
Applicants must fit an eligible recipient type under either Business Scale-up and Productivity or Regional Innovation Ecosystems.
Business Scale-up and Productivity supports businesses of any type and non-profit organizations that offer services to businesses.
Regional Innovation Ecosystems supports eligible non-profit organizations such as post-secondary institutions, accelerators and incubators, angel networks, municipalities, and community-owned Indigenous businesses.
What expenses are eligible under Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA?
Scale up and expand
Make the most of new technologies
Improve productivity
Create new products and find new markets
Support businesses at each stage of development through regional innovation networks
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) by email at bis-sie@acoa-apeca.gc.ca 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)