REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity

For growing small and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ontario, scaling operations and improving productivity often depends on access to capital for technology, talent, and commercialization. The REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity program is designed for companies that are ready to move beyond early growth and make strategic investments that strengthen their competitiveness in domestic and global markets. Delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), this initiative focuses on helping innovative, trade-oriented firms accelerate expansion through technology-driven projects.

Businesses can use this support to adopt or adapt advanced technologies, re-engineer processes, or increase manufacturing capacity in ways that directly improve productivity. The program also supports late-stage product or service development, technology demonstrations in real-world settings, and market diversification efforts, making it well suited for companies preparing to commercialize innovations or enter new value chains. Funding can reach up to roughly half a million dollars and is typically structured as conditionally repayable, reflecting the program’s emphasis on long-term business growth and performance.

Given strong demand, budget availability can be limited, and businesses are encouraged to discuss their projects early to confirm alignment with program priorities. For Northern Ontario companies with ambitious scale-up plans, understanding how this program fits into a broader growth strategy can be a valuable next step.