CED — Regional Innovation Ecosystems — REGI (Not-for-profit) ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary applicants) - Organizations supporting businesses at all stages of development - Entities serving under-represented groups in entrepreneurship - Regional economic development organizations - Business support network providers - Organizations with capacity to deliver programming and support services - Entities operating within eligible regions across Canada ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial contribution - Funding Model: Cost-sharing arrangement (matching contribution typically required) - Recipient Type: Not-for-profit organizations receive funds to support eligible businesses - Grant Size: Varies by regional allocation and project scope (specific amounts determined per application and region) - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Currency: Canadian dollars ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Business Support Services: - Mentoring and advisory services - Training and capacity-building programs - Networking and ecosystem development activities - Scaling & Competitiveness: - Support for business growth strategies - Global market competitiveness initiatives - Innovation and technology adoption assistance - Targeted Support for Under-represented Groups: - Programs serving women entrepreneurs - Indigenous business support - Immigrant and minority entrepreneur services - Rural/remote business development - Infrastructure & Operations: - Program delivery and administration costs - Facility/space for business support centers - Technology platforms for service delivery ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Under-represented Group Focus: Programs must prioritize businesses from under-represented groups in entrepreneurship - Regional Alignment: Projects must align with regional economic development priorities - Matching Contribution: Applicant organization must provide co-funding/matching investment - Accountability: Regular reporting on outcomes, business metrics, and participants served - Performance Metrics: Must track business growth, job creation, and participant advancement - Timeline Compliance: Deliverables and milestones must align with funded project period - **