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Government of Canada, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
CanNor REGI — Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be a not-for-profit organization
✓Must support businesses at each development stage
✓Focus on SMEs in regional innovation ecosystems
✓Serves under-represented groups including women and Indigenous peoples
Your real odds
No public data on application volume or award rates is available from CanNor.
The eligible pool is geographically limited to northern Canada, so you are competing against established regional organizations rather than a national field.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility as a not-for-profit operating in northern Canada with a mandate to support SMEs1–2 days
Contact CanNor directly at CanNor.Operations.CanNor@canada.ca to learn current intake details and requirements1 week
Prepare a project proposal demonstrating how your organization will strengthen regional business support networks or serve under-represented entrepreneurs2–4 weeks
Worth knowing
CanNor specifically prioritizes projects serving women, Indigenous peoples, and young entrepreneurs, so organizations with a clear mandate or track record in those areas are stronger candidates than those adding it as an afterthought.
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