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Regional Development Agency Business Scale-up & Productivity (Pan-Canada)

Administered by PacifiCan / PrairiesCan / ACOA / FedNor / CED-Q

Regional development agency versions of BSP outside southern Ontario: PacifiCan, PrairiesCan, ACOA, FedNor and CED Quebec.

Per-organization
$500K–$10.0M
Deadline
Rolling intake
Decision
~24 weeks
Match required
No

About the program

Each of Canada's regional development agencies operates a BSP-equivalent program tuned to its region. Terms are broadly similar — repayable, low/no-interest contributions supporting scale-up projects — but eligibility and priorities vary by RDA.

◆ Funding structure

How much is on the table

The total program pool, per-organization max, and what your contribution has to be.

Total program pool
Not disclosed

This program does not publish an aggregate annual funding pool.

Per organization
$500K–$10.0M

No matching contribution required.

◆ Your fit

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◆ GovMoney analysis

Worth applying?

For growth-stage companies outside Ontario, the local RDA's BSP is usually the right first-call. Approach the RDA directly to get an assigned officer before you invest in a full application.

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◆ Next steps

Your path forward

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2

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3

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