PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity

High-growth companies that are hitting the limits of their current capacity often need significant capital to move from promising innovation to real market impact. For businesses in British Columbia looking to scale operations, commercialize advanced technologies, or expand into new markets, the PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Business Scale-Up and Productivity program offers substantial repayable support to help make that leap.

Delivered by Pacific Economic Development Canada, this initiative is geared toward incorporated businesses with strong growth potential across both established and emerging sectors. The program focuses on later-stage projects that drive measurable economic results, such as expanding production, adopting advanced processes, or bringing near-market technologies into full commercialization. Funding can reach into the millions per project, making it particularly relevant for companies undertaking complex scale-up initiatives, productivity improvements, or global market diversification efforts. Successful projects are expected to contribute to revenue growth, export expansion, and the creation of high-quality jobs in Canada.

The Business Scale-Up and Productivity stream is not always open, but it runs in periodic intakes and is highly competitive, with a strong emphasis on clear growth outcomes and execution readiness. For B.C. businesses planning their next phase of expansion, understanding how this program aligns with your growth strategy can be an important first step toward securing larger-scale funding support.