PrairiesCan – Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE, under REGI)

Also known as: PrairiesCan RIE

Non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit organizations — incubators, accelerators, industry associations, Indigenous organizations — in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta that support businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs with start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization and adoption, export, and investment attraction. Continuous intake, no set deadline.

Who qualifies

• Not-for-profit organization (incubator, accelerator, industry association, Indigenous organization, etc.) located in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, or Alberta
• ⚠️ Not a direct-to-business grant — funds organizations that deliver support services to businesses and entrepreneurs, not individual SMEs
• Non-repayable contribution
• Continuous intake, no set deadline
• Project duration typically ranges from a few months to 3 years

Typical applicant

Business incubators, accelerators, industry associations, and Indigenous economic-development organizations in the prairie provinces that deliver support services to SMEs and entrepreneurs

Verified against the official program page as of 2026-07-19. Programs change — always confirm current details with the program office before committing project spend.