Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE)
Program Category:
Clean Energy
Program Sub-Category:
Energy Efficiency (Housing / Buildings), Renewable Energy, Food Security, Economic Development, Innovation
Status: Open
Funder
Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan)
Deadline Details
Pacifican accepts applications for RIE on an ongoing basis.
Funder Organization Type
- Federal Government
The regional development agencies (RDAs) are delivering the RIE program across Canada, in their respective regions. Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) is delivering RIE in British Columbia. Through RIE, PacifiCan is making targeted investments in not-for-profit organizations that support businesses in priority sectors to innovate, grow and compete globally. PacifiCan is also fostering inclusive growth through supporting under-represented groups, mainly women, Indigenous peoples and young entrepreneurs, to more fully participate in the innovation economy. The RIE program builds on the federal government's Innovation and Skills Plan.
Eligible Community
RIE is open to not-for-profit organizations that support businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs, for start-up, growth, productivity, technology commercialization, technology adoption, export and investment attraction. Businesses must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- post-secondary educational institutions;
- Business Accelerator and Incubators;
- angel networks;
- Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) organizations;
- social enterprises;
- a group of eligible recipients such as an industry association or consortium; and
- a municipality and all other municipal-type organizations.
Required Community Contribution
Community contribution required (please see program website)
Funding Stacking Restrictions
Yes
Professional Input Required
No
Specific Eligibility Requirements
RIE applications must support one of the following two priority areas:
1. Cluster* Growth, within one of the following priority sectors:
- Clean Technology
- Clean Resources
- Life Sciences
- Value-added Agriculture
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Digital Technology
2. Inclusiveness, with respect to one of the following under-represented groups:
- Indigenous Peoples
- Women
- Youth
* Clusters are defined as a dense area of business activity containing a critical mass of large and small companies, post-secondary and research institutions, and other innovation actors. Their close geographic proximity can result in supply-chain benefits, encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration, drive competition and business specialization, and help to attract "anchor" companies from around the world.
Type of Funding
- Non-repayable Contribution
Range of Funding Available per Project
- Under $100 000
- From $100 000 to $1 000 000
- Over $1 000 000
Percentage of Project Funded
90%Reporting Requirements
Progress reports and final reports