PacifiCan — Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII)

Across Canada, housing affordability pressures are pushing builders and manufacturers to rethink how homes are designed, produced, and delivered. For organizations working to modernize residential construction, the PacifiCan Regional Economic Growth through Innovation — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) offers targeted support to help bring new approaches to market. Led by Pacific Economic Development Canada, this initiative focuses on accelerating innovation across the homebuilding supply chain, with a strong emphasis on improving productivity and manufacturing efficiency.

RHII is particularly relevant for construction and real estate businesses, manufacturers, and sector organizations exploring modular, prefabricated, or technology-enabled building methods. Projects supported through the initiative typically involve investing in advanced construction technologies, scaling off-site or panelized manufacturing, or demonstrating new housing solutions such as mass timber, net-zero builds, or climate-resilient designs. Funding is non-repayable and varies by project scope, helping offset the cost of innovation, commercialization, and capacity expansion that can otherwise slow adoption.

While the initiative forms part of a national investment in housing innovation, delivery has included regional streams such as British Columbia, aligned with Canada’s broader Housing Plan. Application intake periods may vary over time, but for organizations planning future innovation projects, understanding how RHII works can be an important step toward securing meaningful support. Exploring the program details can help determine whether your housing innovation plans are a good fit when opportunities reopen.