Innovation Rebate Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian-controlled private corporations - Sole proprietors and partnerships operating in Canada - Canadian manufacturers and processors - Businesses in the following sectors: - Manufacturing - Processing - Resource extraction and processing - Agricultural processing - Waste management and recycling - Businesses must have a permanent establishment in Canada - Entities must be actively engaged in commercial production operations ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: $3,750,000 per project - Coverage Rate: Up to 25% of eligible project costs - Funding Type: Non-repayable rebate (grant) - Co-funding Requirement: Applicant must cover minimum 75% of total project costs - No matching funds from other government sources: Verify with program administrator regarding stacking restrictions with other federal/provincial programs ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Production Process Improvements: - Equipment and machinery upgrades - Process automation and modernization - Technology implementation for efficiency gains - Labour costs related to process improvement projects - Waste Stream Processing: - Waste reduction equipment - Recycling and recovery systems - Environmental remediation technologies - Waste management infrastructure - Market Expansion: - New market entry initiatives - Market research and analysis - Product development for new markets - Marketing and commercialization costs - New Product Development: - R&D materials and equipment - Product testing and validation - Prototype development - New Production Facilities: - Building and infrastructure costs - Equipment installation - Facility setup and commissioning ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Project Eligibility: Projects must clearly demonstrate one of three objectives: process improvement, waste stream processing, market entry, new product development, or new facility establishment - Cost Threshold: Minimum project cost requirement (verify with program administrator) - Timeline: Project completion requirements and milestone reporting obligations - Documentation: Detailed project plans, cost breakdowns, and business justification required - Compliance: Applicants must maintain records of all