Grant Federal

Strategic Response Fund (SRF)

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount
Varies; supports large-scale transformative projects
Application difficulty
High
Typical timeline
Consultation-led federal intake; timeline varies by project scale
How to apply
Online Portal
📋 About this program
An ISED fund supporting large-scale projects that build industrial resilience, strengthen supply chains, and advance innovation in sectors such as cleantech, biomanufacturing and life sciences, critical minerals, and advanced technologies. It is more likely to fit larger SMEs or consortia than typical microbusinesses.
Who qualifies
Eligible sectors
Food BeverageManufacturingTechnologyHealthcare
Business stage
GrowingEstablished
Eligible uses
Research DevelopmentEquipmentExpansion
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Common requirements include: eligibility information, project proposal, investment details, economic impact information.
  3. Submit your applicationApply at the official portal →
💡 Tips & notes
Not truly small-business-friendly for most PEI firms, but relevant for advanced manufacturing, cleantech, food processing, and bioscience companies with larger projects.