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Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) is a grant from Prairies Economic Development Canada that funds high-growth businesses in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. The program supports scaling operations, adopting new technologies, improving productivity, and growing into new markets. Grants range from $200,000 to $5,000,000.
Eligible applicants are incorporated, for-profit businesses with a minimum of two years of operations in the Prairie Provinces. Preference is given to SMEs with under 500 full-time employees and 20% or more annual revenue growth. Applicants must have staffed operating facilities in the Prairie Provinces.
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com%2Ffunds%2F1d33a7dedeeefc12%2FLoan%2FBusiness_Scale_up_and_Productivity__BSP_. html) Prairies Economic Development Canada makes strategic investments in key economic sectors and also helps leading industry geographic clusters develop through this program. This program will specifically support high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services, or technologies.
Interest-free, repayable funding is available exclusively to incorporated businesses Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan | Loans and Repayable Contributions | Repayable Contribution (Government loan) ### Eligible Expenditures * Max 50.
0% of Project Cost * Max 6 Years of Financial Assistance * Interest-Free, Government Loan * Application Fee: **None** Keywords: Business, Scale-up, Productivity, Western, Canada, Economic, Diversification Last Modified: October 27, 2025
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Incorporated, for-profit high-growth businesses with minimum 2 years operating in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba. Preference for SMEs with under 500 FTEs and 20%+ annual revenue growth. Must have staffed operating facilities in Prairie Provinces. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $200,000 - $5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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