About: Innovation PEI
Innovation PEI is focused on accelerating economic development in Prince Edward Island by investing in people, innovation, and infrastructure.
We are targeting key sectors that have displayed a high potential for economic growth within the province.
These sectors include:
- advanced manufacturing and processing (including value-added food development and production)
- aerospace and defence
- bioscience (including agriculture and fisheries)
- information and communications technology
- financial services
- renewable energy
We strive to assist the rapid development of these sectors and others to drive our Island economy through innovative new products and services.
Our goal is to build a stronger Prince Edward Island by helping your business create sustainable employment opportunities. In order to reach our objectives, we offer financial supports and services to promote:
- entrepreneurship
- business development
- business improvement & expansion
- investment
- job creation
- research and innovation
- trade and export development
Structure and Employees
As the lead economic development agency in Prince Edward Island, we work with local and international companies to create jobs and grow our economy. We have a variety of financial supports and services to support the Island's economic growth, focusing on the following sectors: aerospace and defence, bioscience, information technology, financial services, advanced marine technology, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and processing including value-added food development and production, and small business.
We can help you start or grow your business, or relocate your business to Prince Edward Island. Contact our experienced team of Business Development and Investment Officers today.
View employee listWe are here to help new and existing business in Prince Edward Island. For the start up, expansion and diversification, we provide: counseling, financial help, business guidance, entrepreneur education, and professional development. We offer financial supports and services that support these initiatives.
Our experienced team of business development professionals, working in collaboration with Finance PEI, traditional institutions and other government agencies are here to help with: starting your business, expanding your business and improving and increasing your productivity.
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The Corporate Management Division supports the overall mandate and initiatives of Innovation PEI and its divisions.
View employee listWe provide training and support for market entry activities and market-specific information. In cooperation with Trade Team PEI, and Trade Team Canada partners, we offer a cost-effective way to explore new markets which are carefully selected to meet the needs of traditional and emerging markets locally and abroad.
In partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), we identify marketing events and trade shows of interest to your company and introduce your business to new markets. We have many financial supports and services to help your company start, grow and expand food product lines. The Food Export Directory highlights over 100 Prince Edward Island companies in the seafood and agriculture industries.
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