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.
Ignition is a competition for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for a business venture. Innovation PEI will invest seed capital for the winning applicant to turn a venture idea into a tangible, viable business.
The Storytelling Development Fund is available for scriptwriting costs required for film, TV and screen-based projects. A registered Prince Edward Island Production Company can receive up to 50% of project costs through the fund. The department’s contribution will not exceed 50% of eligible costs and normally not exceed a maximum of $5,000. Who is eligible for film funding? Eligible applicants are Prince Edward Island producers and/or production companies. New project submissions from an applicant in default on any reporting, project completion or financial obligation to Innovation PEI will...
Prince Edward Island is Canada's Food Island PEI Flavours is an online guide to connect growers, producers, processors, chefs, restaurants, tourism operators and other culinary industry stakeholders. You will find information about: What's in Season Buy Local / Buy PEI The...
Cultivating Growth: A Five-Year Action Plan for Culture and Creative Industries of PEI
The Prince Edward Island Film Production Fund (“Fund”) supports the development and growth of the private-sector film and television industry in Prince Edward Island. The Fund provides a financial incentive to make Prince Edward Island a competitive location for productions and encourages the development, training and hiring of Prince Edward Island film personnel. PEI’s objective is to increase the volume of service and local productions to: Increase the visibility of Prince Edward Island on screens; Grow the skilled labour pool and support the development of PEI creative industries and...
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...
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)...