Funding for small businesses: Western Canada

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Check out all the grants and subsidies available for small and medium-sized businesses in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Regional Innovation Ecosystems

Available in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Amount: Up to 100% of approved project costs
Who can apply (eligibility):

Your project must support one of the following two priority areas:

  1. Cluster Growth, within one of the following priority sectors:
    • Clean Technology
    • Clean Resources
    • Life Sciences
    • Value-added Agriculture
    • Advanced Manufacturing
    • Digital Technology
  2. Inclusiveness, with respect to one of the following under-represented groups:
    • Indigenous Peoples
    • Women
    • Youth
How to apply: Contact regional office on the Government of Canada Regional Innovation Ecosystems webpage.
Application due date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until funds run out for the year.