The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) is a $357.7 million initiative delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies to support Canada’s defence and security needs while bolstering regional economic development.
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The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) is a $357.7 million initiative delivered by Canada’s regional development agencies to support Canada’s defence and security needs while bolstering regional economic development.
Eligible recipients may include:
Business scale-up and productivity for businesses, mainly SMEs, to integrate into defence supply chains, both domestic and international, as well as respond to military procurement opportunities. Eligible activities may include:
Development of regional innovation ecosystems that help businesses, mainly SMEs, meet Canada’s defence and security needs. Eligible activities may include:
The Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada operates on a continuous intake basis. This is a multi-year initiative, with funding delivered by ACOA over three years, starting in 2025-26. There is no single fixed application deadline. Applicants are encouraged to visit the official Canada.ca website for detailed program information and to verify specific application guidelines.
Contact Name: New Brunswick
Phone Number: 1-800-561-4030
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