Prince Edward Island Potato Stabilization and Innovation Initiative

Through the PSII, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) will invest in projects over two years (2022-23 and 2023-24) to strengthen Prince Edward Island’s potato sector. With this help, the potato sector will be able to:

• modernize to become more competitive
• adapt to changing market conditions and diversify their activities

Who can apply

To be considered for PSII funding, applicants:  

• must be either a table or seed potato grower, or a key supplier to the potato sector operating on Prince Edward Island, and
• must be able to show impacts resulting from the imposed restrictions on the movement of P.E.I. potatoes

OR

• must be a non-profit organization or provincial entity providing support to the P.E.I. potato sector

What is funded

Projects eligible under the PSII include, but are not limited to:

• investing in automation and technology that increase a business’ productivity and competitiveness
• improving storage to increase product quality and lifespan
• modifying packaging (changing volume of bags, packaging preferences, etc.)
• developing equipment or technology that manages pests or disease
• creating value-added products, including those that make use of byproducts or processing waste
• investing in new markets or market expansions

Non-profit sector projects would be in support of these activities. For a full list of eligibility criteria, for businesses and non-profits, please consult the applicant guide.

How to apply

Contact the ACOA PEI & Tourism office to discuss your project and then complete and submit the relevant application form.