CanNor CERI — Expansion et productivité des entreprises ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Northern Canada (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut) - High-growth companies with demonstrated expansion potential - Businesses at various development stages seeking to scale operations - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Sole proprietorships and partnerships with established operations - Enterprises operating in sectors aligned with Northern economic priorities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant size: Varies based on project scope and business stage (non-repayable contribution) - Matching requirements: Typically 50% cost-sharing expected from applicant (may vary by project) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (forgivable contribution) - Funding structure: Direct grants to support capital investments and operational scaling - Maximum per project: Subject to program budget allocation and individual project assessment ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives - Research & Development (R&D) activities - Equipment and capital asset purchases - Productivity improvement systems and software - Training and skills development for workforce - Commercial scaling and market expansion activities - Infrastructure improvements supporting growth - Business process optimization ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must demonstrate clear growth trajectory and economic impact for Northern regions - Applicants must show viable business plan with realistic expansion timelines - Matching funds must be secured before grant release - Regular reporting and milestone tracking required throughout project execution - Funds must be deployed within specified project timeline - Grant recipient must maintain operations in eligible Northern territories - Compliance with federal funding accountability framework mandatory - Project outcomes must align with CanNor regional development objectives