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Encore! Prince Edward Island Theatre Revitalization Program
*PLEASE NOTE: This program is no longer accepting applications.* Prince Edward Island has a rich history in performing arts, from ceilidhs to world-renowned and record holding stage performances. Island musicians, dancers, storytellers, and writers need modern and welcoming performing art spaces to showcase their talent to residents and visitors to our province. The Province of Prince Edward Island is launching Encore – The Prince Edward Island Theatre Revitalization Program for PEI-based performance venues and theatre companies. What type of funding is available? The three available grants of...
New Business Checklist
The importance of proper planning cannot be over-emphasized. Planning should include the preparation of a business plan which encompasses management, marketing, production and financing details. See the New Business Check list for assistance.
About the Innovation PEI Board of Directors
The role of the board of directors is to provide strategic direction to Innovation PEI as the lead financing group for the Province of Prince Edward Island as legislated in the Innovation PEI Act. Who serves on the Board? The chairperson and six members who represent the private...
Innovation Fund
The Innovation Fund assists businesses to bring a new product, service, or process (“product”) to market by providing financial support for the costs to refine and commercialize an innovative product that has demonstrated potential for export market uptake. The Innovation Fund has two streams: The New Product stream can support the transition from a demonstrated beta/pilot/prototype product to the final stage refinements for scale-up and full commercial development of the product. The Product Diversification stream can support the adaptation of an existing product for a new market segment...
Rental Cost Assistance
The Rental Incentive Assistance contributes to rental costs for Prince Edward Island companies to establish a new business or to expand existing production capabilities. Assistance may be as: a contribution towards the cost of leasing additional space in any community in the...
PEI Film Media Fund
The PEI Film Media Fund supports the development, growth and sustainability of homegrown, independent film in the private-sector film, television and video industry in Prince Edward Island. The objectives of the Fund are to: Build the sustainability and capacity of the domestic PEI film and television production industry; Support the development of PEI creative industries and workers; Provide eligible PEI producers with an opportunity to be more competitive in attracting financing and co-production opportunities; and Provide cultural benefits to Islanders by supporting the creation of Prince...
Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund Accelerated ISP Pilot
Overview The availability of stable, high-speed Internet infrastructure is critical for access to essential resources and public services, and to enable economic growth and diversification. The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund (PEIBF) provides financial assistance to local Prince Edward Island internet service providers (ISPs) for the installation of infrastructure for enhanced broadband services. Through this program, partnerships and collaboration are encouraged and support is provided for increased service levels, improved access and consumer choice for connectivity. The PEIBF...
PEI Labour Rebate
The PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) supports the growth of Island businesses through a refundable labour rebate on incremental job creation. Employment growth must be linked to the development, expansion and/or commercialization of new products, processes, and services that will be sold primarily beyond the borders of PEI. Who is eligible for PEI Labour Rebate? To be an eligible applicant, a business must be located in Prince Edward Island and: be registered to conduct business and actively operating in Prince Edward Island; manufactures, processes, or develops goods or services primarily for export...