April 26, 2023
Ignition Fund – Start-Up Capital
Application Period Open to compete for $25,000 seed capital
Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund is a competition-based fund for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for their new innovative business venture or product. Innovation PEI will award up to $25,000 to each successful applicant, helping them turn their idea into a tangible and viable business. A matching contribution is not required. Got questions? Attend an in-person or virtual information session. Check HERE for details.
Small Business Investment Grant
Deadline to submit applications extended to April 30, 2023
Innovation PEI’s Small Business Investment Grant helps small businesses improve efficiency and innovation by way of a grant toward the purchase of eligible capital asset costs. Payment will be based on 15 per cent of the actual eligible cost as determined at the time of the request for payment – resulting in a maximum grant of $3,750. Eligible purchases include equipment, technology upgrades and energy efficiency upgrades. Find details and Apply HERE.
Tourism Website French Translation Support Program
The Tourism Website French Translation Support Program increases the web presence of tourism services available in French in PEI. The Fund is used to translate existing websites into French or English. You may receive a maximum contribution of $750. Find details and APPLY HERE.
Don’t Forget!
The PEI Arts Grants program supports, assists, encourages and represents the arts community in the province Applications will be accepted until May 17, 2023 at 4pm. please check HERE.
Upcoming Training Sessions at Rural Action Centres
ALBERTON:
- April 26 – Employment Standards Information Session
- April 27 – Red Cross Emergency First Aid CPR/AED
- May 4 – E-Force Information Session
- May 11 – Ignition Fund Information Session
MONTAGUE:
- May 3 – Red Cross Emergency First Aid CPE/AED
- May 16 – Ignition Fund Information Session
Contact the Client Information Officer in your local centre if we can be of assistance.
Emma Gamble, Montague | emma.gamble@cbdc.ca | 902-838-4030
Barb MacDonald, Alberton | barb.macdonald@cbdc.ca | 902-853-3616
Josée Ouellette, Wellington | josee@rdeeipe.org | 902-854-3439
Rural Action Centres | Toll free | 1-855-297-9898
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