Loan · repayable

Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)

Government of Canada, Pacific Economic Development Canada · British Columbia

ClosedGeneralManufacturing
Funding
75% of costs
Covers 75% of eligible costs, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Closed
Closed — not accepting applications.
Type
Loan · repayable
Covers up to 75% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME

Overview

Repayable contribution funding to help SMEs accelerate integration into defence supply chains, drive innovation for Canada's defence priorities through dual-use technologies, and strengthen regional economies to enhance security and create jobs.

Who can apply

Not specified on listing - verify on program website

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What it can pay for

Technology adoptionCommercializationBusiness ExpansionR&D

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Aug 11, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.