Incorporated high-growth businesses (typically at least 20% year-over-year revenue growth) scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies
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PacifiCan Business Scale-up and Productivity
PacifiCan program investing in high-growth B.C. businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies. Offers no-interest, repayable contributions of $200,000 to $5 million per project (normally up to 50% of eligible project costs) for business scale-up, technology commercialization, productivity improvement, and market diversification including entering non-U.S. new markets and expanding interprovincial trade. Projects may run up to three years.
Overview
PacifiCan program investing in high-growth B.C. businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies. Offers no-interest, repayable contributions of $200,000 to $5 million per project (normally up to 50% of eligible project costs) for business scale-up, technology commercialization, productivity improvement, and market diversification including entering non-U.S. new markets and expanding interprovincial trade. Projects may run up to three years.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | repayable contribution (interest-free) |
| Level | federal |
| Region | British Columbia |
| Administrator | Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan) |
| Cost share | 50% |
| Min per project | $200,000 |
| Max per project | $5,000,000 |
| Project size | $200,000 - $5,000,000 |
| Intake status | Not currently accepting applications (as of June 2026); program opens in periodic intakes |
| Non-US bias | Explicit market-diversification objective includes entering non-U.S. new markets; US projects are not excluded but non-US entry is a named program goal |
Eligibility
Operating in Canada for at least two years
Operating staffed facilities in British Columbia
At least 50% of project funding must come from confirmed non-government sources
Must demonstrate financial capacity to execute the project and repay funding
What it covers
Business scale-up
capacity for product development or expansion, best management practices, business opportunity development
Technology commercialization
late-stage product development (Technology Readiness Levels 7-9) and technology demonstration
Productivity improvement
acquiring, adapting or adopting new technologies and processes, process re-engineering, improving manufacturing capacity
Market diversification
expanding international and inter-provincial trade, entering non-U.S. new markets, enhancing domestic supply chains and logistics
Expected results include creating highly qualified jobs, increasing revenue and export sales, and growing sales from commercialization
Market and diversification rules
Projects can have a maximum duration of three years
Non-government funding must be at least 50% of project costs and confirmed at application
Highly competitive; not all applicants receive funding
How to apply
Review the eligibility requirements and the Applicant guide and Technical guide on the PacifiCan website
Complete the required forms (Use of Canadian Materials and Content form, Project Cost Detailing sheet, Technology Questionnaire where applicable)
Submit an application through PacifiCan's online application portal, selecting BC
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
Include business plan, at least 2 years of financial statements, forecasted income statements and cash flow, and written confirmation of all funding sources
Stacking notes
No published stacking cap; at least 50% of project costs must come from non-government sources
PacifiCan may consider an application under other PacifiCan programs where eligible
Notes
Since 2023 intakes, over $134.5 million has been announced for 64+ BSP projects (as of July 2023)
PacifiCan priorities include clean technology, life sciences, digital industries, advanced materials and manufacturing, and supply-chain resilience
BSP is part of the national Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program family
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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