Startup Zone Resident Company Program
PE, Canada
Support to start or grow a PEI business
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Loans and Capital investments
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Expert Advice
Other Support
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
- Startup Zone
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grant_card_status|open
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<p>If you’re looking to accelerate your business, you could get access to a community workspace, professional advice, and networking events through a 6-month residency program in a PEI accelerator.</p>
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 45,000
Expand a wellness center to include mental health services and therapies
$ 45,000
Establish a wellness service providing holistic health programs
$ 40,000
Launch a startup apparel line focusing on sustainable fashion
$ 50,000
Develop a new AI-driven financial analytics software for small businesses
$ 50,000
Develop a tech-driven platform to streamline supply chains for local businesses
$ 40,000
Create a new organic snack brand emphasizing local ingredients
grant_single_labels|admissibility
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
There are several types of companies eligible for this grant:
- Tech companies
- Wellness companies
- Food companies
- Apparel companies
- Social enterprise companies
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Office space and supplies
- Telecommunications
- Legal support
- Accounting support
- Growth coaching
- Market intelligence services
- Financial support including investment support, government programs, loan options, and wage subsidies
- Expert support in various areas such as strategy, sales and marketing, product and IT, and human resources
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is intended to support startups in specific locations as outlined by the associated ecosystem partners. The eligible areas are aligned with regional development initiatives facilitated by these partners.
- Innovation PEI - Companies in Prince Edward Island (PEI).
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) - Businesses in the Atlantic Canada region.
- Entities supported by Rural Action Centres - Predominantly rural businesses in PEI.
- SkillsPEI - Projects based in Prince Edward Island.
- Businesses involved with PEI Connectors - Companies in PEI.
- Prince Edward Island Women's Business Association - Female-led businesses in PEI.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Demonstrated high growth potential in the tech, wellness, food, apparel, or social enterprise sectors.
- Ability to contribute positively to the Startup Zone community.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for the transition in startup support:
- Startups will be transitioning to support from a new model at a new location.
- The listed ecosystem partners are available to offer various business support services.
- The Startup Zone community's role in supporting company growth and start-up has been acknowledged.
- For further queries or clarifications, applicants are encouraged to email info@startupzone.ca.
