The province is launching a new support grant for small businesses that have been impacted by the public health restrictions. The Small Business COVID-19 Support Grant will provide funding to eligible small businesses in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 based on their...
Thanks to the Ignition Fund an Island-owned company, Irrigation Management Pro, will be able to serve clients across North America. "This grant gives us the ability to engage with growers so we can better support their needs, expand our capacity to serve them, and bring new...
Thanks to the Ignition Fund, Rachael Sonola, will be able to further develop Sonola Sweets’ products for the wholesale market. "This fund will facilitate our production phase, as we perfect our formula and prepare to launch in stores,” said Rachael Sonola. "We look forward to...
Islanders may know Alicia Birt from Innovation PEI, where she worked with various divisions for over 15 years. Now, Alicia is working as PEI’s first business navigator, a role she started early last year, where she provides one-on-one support to Island business owners. “It’s...
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 spring Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Beth Wigmore, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund has given her the ability to turn her...
Applications are now open for Innovation PEI’s 2022 fall Ignition Fund competition, which offers up to $25,000 to launch or expand a business in Prince Edward Island. Rich Knox of Performers’ Health, a previous recipient of the Ignition Fund, says the fund helped put his plan...
Residents facing financial difficulties due to Hurricane Fiona can still access various government and community partner supports. Last week, the Province of Prince Edward Island announced a number of financial assistance initiatives for residents, not-for-profits and businesses...
More financial assistance is reaching Island residents as power restoration and clean-up efforts continue into a second weekend. The Province has provided a range of targeted and broad financial assistance to seniors, individuals, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses...
PEI’s economic strength is historically grounded in well established industries like agriculture, fishing and tourism. The economic focus for the future involves innovative research and development as well as supportive clustering in several key growth sectors: Advanced Marine...