Ignition Fund : Compete to access $25,000 to support your start-up

September 25, 2025

Ignition Fund

Compete to access $25,000 to support your start-up

Applications are now open for the Fall round of the Ignition Fund. If you are an entrepreneur with an idea for an innovative new product or service you may wish to apply. Applicants who make it past the first step will be invited to pitch their business to a panel of judges. Attend an information session to learn more about this opportunity. The application deadline is October 20, 2025 at 1 p.m.

Help for Exporters

CBDC’s Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP) offers Atlantic Canadian companies expert guidance to manage tariffs, optimize supply chains and stay compliant with trade regulations. Click HERE for details and to apply online. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2026.

The Export Enhancement and Diversification Fund helps Island businesses with costs to grow exports and reach new markets. This program is available until March 31, 2026. Please consult an Innovation PEI Business Development Officer for guidance on the suitability of your project or event. Find more details and apply HERE.

RDEE Sales Mission to Quebec

If you are interested in expanding your markets to Quebec, consider joining the Fall Sales Mission to Quebec happening October 27 – 31st. For more information and to register please contact Robert Maddix at (902) 314-1714 or [email protected].

PEI Arts Grants Funding

PEI Arts Grants support professional artists based in PEI through a peer-assessed grant application process.
The Fall 2025 PEI Arts Grants call for applications opened Monday, September 22 at 12 p.m. and will close on Monday, October 20 at 4 p.m. For more information about the application process, you are invited to watch this bilingual information session recorded in April 2025. Please CLICK HERE to watch.

REMINDER:

Minimum wage increases to $16.50 on October 1, 2025. The next increase is April 1, 2026 when it increases to $17.00 The Employment Standards Board reviews minimum wage annually. Source: Check HERE.

Client Profile

“There’s a lot of help out there, and a lot of opportunity to collaborate with other entrepreneurs, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to look….., so having Barb at the RAC available to point the way has been incredibly valuable.”

– Carol Rybinski, Tyne Valley Teas Café

Read Carol’s full profile HERE