Western Innovation Initiative
The Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative provides repayable contributions that help small- to medium-sized companies in Western Canada transition their innovative technologies (services, products, and/or processes) to the commercialization stage.
- Amount: 50% of eligible costs up to $3.5M per project;
- Eligible Costs: Labour, capital for equipment, quantifiable design, materials consumed/prototype development/prototype transportation, third-party involvement (e.g., QA, testing, certification), etc.;
- Criteria: Incorporated, 1+ year operation in Western Canada, less than 500 employees;
- Additional Info: Must have a business plan that shows how the new technology can be viably commercialized within three years of the date on which the project funding started. Announcements are made by Western Economic Diversification Canada to indicate the application deadline, with the possibility of there being multiple intake periods per annum.
