Business Scale-up and Productivity

For Northern Ontario businesses looking to scale operations, boost productivity, or compete in new markets, access to capital for technology and commercialization can be a major hurdle. The Business Scale-up and Productivity program is designed to help growth-oriented companies tackle that challenge by supporting projects that strengthen competitiveness, modernize operations, and accelerate expansion beyond local markets.

Delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), this initiative focuses on firms that are ready to invest in innovative technologies, advanced manufacturing capacity, and market development activities. Projects may involve adopting or adapting leading-edge processes, demonstrating new technologies in real-world settings, or preparing products and services for entry into domestic and global value chains. Funding is provided as non-repayable support and is tailored to the scope and impact of each project, helping offset meaningful portions of eligible costs such as equipment, skilled labour, professional services, and commercialization efforts.

Demand for the Business Scale-up and Productivity stream has been strong, and funding availability is currently limited, making early conversations about project fit especially important. Businesses in Northern Ontario that see this program as a potential match for their growth plans may benefit from a closer look at how project priorities, funding levels, and timing align before moving forward, which is where exploring the full details through GrantHub can be especially helpful.