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Start-up businesses can apply to Ignition Fund
2019-05-16
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2019 Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. “The Ignition Fund is an excellent option for businesses looking to turn their new and innovative ideas into reality,” Economic Growth,...
Province supports new jobs at cannabis processing facility
2019-02-21
The provincial government will support 32 new jobs at Dosecann, a cannabis oil extraction company in the Biocommons Industrial Park in Charlottetown. “Dosecann is on the leading edge of cannabis oil extraction and product manufacturing and is primed to enter the marketplace when Health Canada...
Start-ups to benefit from Ignition funds
2018-09-27
Creating jobs for Islanders -, With the Ignition Fund grant it received from the provincial government last year, Island start-up company Exit Speed Inc. was able to get patents for its products, a web site, and a marketing plan. The company – which helps baseball and softball players perfect their...
Island company revolutionizing construction businesses
2018-09-10
Bolstering support for entrepreneurs promotes a stronger, diversified economy that creates more opportunity for job growth and innovation by turning ideas into viable new businesses. The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island are supporting organizations such as JobSite 360 Contractor...
Ignition Fund to support early-stage companies
2018-05-16
Creating jobs for Islanders -, A $25,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ignition Fund in 2016 helped Suzanne Keough expand her one-year-old Rawsome Juice Company at just the right time. Applications are now being accepted ( www.innovationpei.com ) for 2018 grants, which are awarded to new...
Grants continue to help Island artists
2017-08-09
Playwright Linda Wigmore says receiving an arts grant gave her an extra boost to make her project come to life. Hers was among the $50,000 in total grant funding given to 13 established and emerging Prince Edward Island artists in the spring round of arts grants; the final list is now available at...
New Leaf Essentials East brings new jobs to Slemon Park
2017-03-08
Now that Prince Edward Island native Chris Chivilo is a successful pulse processor and trader out west with his company WA Grain Holdings Inc., he wants to do the same in his home province. The Charlottetown Rural High School graduate has created New Leaf Essentials East, an Island-based subsidiary...
Ignition Fund supports 10 companies
2016-11-03
Until now, Gabriel and Deidre Mercier couldn’t produce enough sheep’s milk at their small Rustico farm to bring their artisanal cheese and yogurt to market. That will change now that the Merciers – and entrepreneurs from nine other Prince Edward Island businesses – will receive grants from the...
“Grow Export” Reports Success in Round One, Recruiting for Round Two
https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/grow-export-reports-success-round-one-recruiting-round-two
2016-08-05
Federal-Provincial Program Participants in PEI Explore Export Opportunities, Early in 2016, a dozen Island companies signed on for Grow Export, a new program designed to help PEI-based companies explore their export potential and learn more about the world of exporting their products and services...
Island business continues to shine in eastern Prince Edward Island
2016-08-04
Shoreline Design Inc. continues to produce world class artisan jewelry and gifts that are enjoyed by both visitors and Islanders alike, while successfully expanding their product line to meet increased demand, says Minister of Economic Development and Tourism Heath MacDonald. “Shoreline Design...