PrairiesCan — économique régionale par l’innovation — Expansion des entreprises et productivité

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the Prairie provinces (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba) - For-profit businesses registered and operating in eligible regions - Sole proprietors with established business operations - Partnerships and incorporated companies - Businesses must demonstrate a viable business model and sustainable operations - Excluded: non-profits, charities, and government entities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount: Typically ranges from $25,000 to $500,000+ (varies by project scope) - Matching requirement: Generally 50% cost-sharing (businesses contribute at least 50% of eligible project costs) - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not a loan) - Funding percentage: Government typically covers up to 50% of eligible expenses - Payment structure: Disbursed upon achievement of milestones and submission of supporting documentation ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology adoption and commercialization (software, equipment, digital tools) - Business expansion activities (market entry, facility expansion, capacity building) - Innovation implementation (process improvements, product development) - Market diversification initiatives (new market research, export development) - Salaries and wages for project-dedicated staff and consultants - Professional services (engineering, business consulting, technical expertise) - Equipment and machinery directly supporting innovation or expansion - Marketing and commercialization of new technologies or market entry - Training programs for employee skill development related to the project ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Application deadline: Refer to current fiscal year intake periods (ongoing program with periodic intake windows) - Project timeline: Typically 12–36 months from approval to completion - Reporting requirements: Quarterly or milestone-based progress reports with supporting receipts and documentation - Accountability: Funds must be used exclusively for approved purposes; deviation requires written approval - Milestone-based disbursement: Funding released upon achievement of pre-agreed project milestones and deliverables - Financial audit: