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Small Business Assistance Program
To encourage the creation and viability of small businesses in Prince Edward Island, Small Business Assistance supports activities that increase productivity and competitiveness. The program supports eligible costs related to internal planning and processes. A new business is eligible for support for marketing and promotion activities. Who is eligible for Small Business Assistance? To be an eligible applicant, a business must be located in Prince Edward Island and: be registered to do business in Prince Edward Island (business registration may not be required for business planning support)...
Prince Edward Island Arts Awards
As part of its Renewed Action Plan for Arts, Culture and Creative Industries in Prince Edward Island, Innovation PEI is thrilled to administer an Arts Awards program that celebrates excellence and artistic merit across the province of PEI. The next edition of the PEI Arts Awards will take place in the fall of 2026. The exact dates will be determined and announced at a later time. Award Categories Awards are presented in the following categories: The Leo Cheverie Cultural Connector of the Year Award (three awards given out in this category): Celebrates an individual, group or organization from...
People, Place and Possibility - Renewed Action Plan 2023-2028
Culture is our diverse collection of peoples, each with a unique history and proud cultural heritage. Culture is our built heritage and historical monuments, our natural environment, our community gathering spaces and pastimes, milestones. Culture is our vibrant arts and creative...
Acadian and Francophone Culture Fund
Your non-profit organization may be eligible for a grant of up to $20,000 to assist with the development and promotion of a unique and innovative cultural experience that reinforces PEI’s vibrant Francophonie and will attract Francophone residents and visitors (e.g. a service, a festival or a cultural experience). Call for applications will open on Monday, January 12, 2026 and close on Monday, March 9, 2026. Am I eligible? To meet the eligibility criteria of this program, your organization must have: A non-profit registration number; Been in operation for the previous 12 months; A recognized...
Infrastructure for Business
PEI is recognized as a cost-effective, business-friendly environment. Industry-specific, state-of-the-art infrastructure is available to foster innovation and stimulate growth in emerging, existing and cluster sectors. Airport Business Park The Airport Business Park offers fully...
Five Island businesses receive startup funds
More Island businesses are transforming their ideas into reality thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund. Donnie Arsenault, Founder of Grayson PS, and four other startups are doing their part to help innovate PEI’s key economic sectors like construction, agriculture, fisheries...
PEI Broadband Fund for Residents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the start date of the program? PEI Broadband Fund (PEIBF) for Residents revised program criteria is effective June 9th, 2025. Applications received on or after June 9th, 2025 will comply with the new program criteria. Applications approved prior to June 9th, 2025 will...
LaunchPad
LaunchPad PEI is a non-profit incubator managed by Innovation PEI that supports the growth of innovative companies in Prince Edward Island. LaunchPad PEI is a designated incubator for the Start-up Visa Program and engages a network of partners to offer access to a Business...
PEI Export Growth
PEI continued to experience continued export growth in 2024. Values of international exports expanded to approximately $2.6 billion, a new all-time high. International exports for Prince Edward Island were valued at $218.7 million in December of 2024, 9.4% higher than the same...