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...
The Trade Assistance helps your Prince Edward Island small business to explore new business opportunities by participating in coordinated outbound trade missions and trade shows focused on international exporting (in-market business to business missions, trade shows and...
Hiring from the PEI labour pool is a cost-effective investment. Islanders are known as dedicated, hard-working, loyal employees. Recent data indicates labour costs in PEI are among the lowest in Canada and more than 60 per cent of the Island workforce has a post-secondary degree...
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...
The Publishing Assistance promotes the development of a strong PEI literary community and publishing industry by helping Prince Edward Island publishers produce and distribute literary works. Who is eligible for publishing assistance? Applications will be accepted from publishers...
One great advantage of being an entrepreneur is being able to do something you are passionate about or love to do. How do you plan to turn your passion into profit? Can my idea become my business? Every new business starts with an idea. You will have to do your homework to...
The Equity Investors Incentive provides new and expanding businesses in Prince Edward Island with a tool to encourage and attract private sector investment. The program provides a non-repayable incentive to investors to encourage investment in an approved Prince Edward Island-based investee business by increasing the return-on investment to investors. To be deemed an approved investee company, a Prince Edward Island business must receive approval of its application and enter into a contract with Innovation PEI before accepting investments from eligible investors. This web page provides an...
L-R: Jason Burbine, Thomas Webb, Gordie MacKeeman and Peter Cann from Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys - Photo credit: Patricia Bourque The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist and encourage the arts community in the province. Funding is available to professional Prince Edward Island based artists through a peer-assessed grant application process. The Fall 2025 PEI Arts Grants call for applications will open on Monday, September 22 at 12 p.m. and close on Monday, October 20 at 4 p.m. What type of funding is available? The PEI Arts Grants program offers three types of grants...
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...
Ribbon skirt and moccasins created by Carolyn Sark. Photo: Jenene Wooldridge The mandate of the PEI Arts Grants is to support, assist and encourage the arts community in the province. Funding is available to professional Prince Edward Island based artists through a peer-assessed grant application process. In 2021, an Indigenous Art Grants program was established to celebrate, highlight, support and encourage the artistic accomplishments of the Mi’kmaq people of Epekwitk (PEI). The PEI Culture Action Plan aspires for all Islanders to have opportunities to engage with the art forms that derive...