Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) in the Prairie provinces

Intake open for a limited time

Review eligibility criteria and apply as early as possible up to December 31, 2027, or until all funding is used.

All projects must be completed by March 31, 2028.

Supporting Canadian businesses to integrate into the defence supply chains and strengthen Canada’s defence industrial base

The Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) is a $357.7 million, three-year national initiative delivered by Canada’s seven Regional Development Agencies (RDAs).

The RDII is part of a broader whole-of-government strategic approach to building sovereign defence capacity while reinforcing industrial strength across the country.

The RDII will help to accelerate the integration of businesses, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and regional ecosystems, into defence supply chains and strengthen their industrial and innovation capacity in support of Canada’s defence and security needs.

Contact PrairiesCan

For additional RDII information, contact us directly at one of our regional offices by calling 1-888-338-9378.

Related program

• RDII is part of the national Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.