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Business Scale-up and Productivity under Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)

The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program creates the right conditions to start and grow businesses in Atlantic Canada.

We help businesses speed up their growth so they can be more productive, compete on the world stage and reach new markets.

Offered by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Amount

No fixed amount

Quick eligibility check

Years in business
No minimum stated
Employees
No limit stated
Revenue
No limit stated
Legal structure
Incorporated, sole proprietor, partnership, co-operative, Indigenous-owned entity, non-profit, other
Location
Atlantic Canada

Who can apply

Business Scale Up

This option funds businesses, including:

  1. sole proprietorships
  2. partnerships
  3. social enterprises
  4. incorporated companies
  5. corporations or co-operatives
  6. Indigenous-owned businesses
  7. all other types of enterprises

It also funds non-profit organizations that offer services to businesses.

About the funding

REGI can help you reach the next level! Our repayment contributions are unsecured and interest-free. Your agreement will explain all the details including the schedule and conditions for repayment.

We know it can be harder for Indigenous businesses to succeed. If you're an Indigenous youth or woman, or if you lead a community-owned Indigenous business, you could get extra support. Contact us to see if you qualify for more funding or flexible repayment options.

You can use this funding to:

  1. scale up and expand
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  1. make the most of new technologies
  2. improve productivity
  3. create new products and find new markets

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