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
Related programs
- GrantAboriginal Entrepreneurship Program: Access to CapitalCanada — federal · $1,000 – $250,000
- GrantACOA — Business Development Program — Non-commercial componentNew Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
- GrantACOA — Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (REGI)New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador