Regional Defence Investment Initiative

GrantNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

A $379.2 million federal initiative delivered by regional development agencies to support businesses and organizations in Atlantic Canada that are integrating into defence and security supply chains. Eligible recipients include SMEs, non-profits, Indigenous-owned businesses, and governments seeking to scale up, conduct R&D, improve productivity, or develop regional innovation ecosystems for defence-related activities.

What you'll need

  • Business registration or incorporation documents
  • Project proposal and budget
  • Demonstration of defence industry relevance
  • Financial statements (recent 2 years)
  • Evidence of Indigenous ownership (if applicable)

How it works

What it can fund

  • Conduct research and development for defence or dual-use technologies
  • Improve manufacturing capacity and productivity for defence supply chains
  • Obtain certifications required to integrate into defence supply chains
  • Expand commercialization and market access for defence products
  • Establish or modernize regional innovation ecosystems and research centres

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