Intake Period: Closed
Applications received and acknowledged by FedDev Ontario during the intake period will be assessed.
1. What this program offers
Through the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative, the Government of Canada is investing $50 million over 2 years, starting in 2024-25, to advance new homebuilding methods and boost productivity.
Eligible applicants include:
- incorporated small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- Indigenous-owned businesses (including Indigenous sole proprietors)
- not-for-profit organizations
Important eligibility requirements for businesses: a formal commitment letter is required from at least one Canadian end-user/buyer of the homebuilding solution, product or service developed as a result of your project.
Eligible activities
The Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative's (RHII) goal is to advance innovative homebuilding solutions and boost productivity within the homebuilding sector in Canada. Through RHII, the Agency is prioritizing projects that support innovative homebuilding solutions and demonstrate a clear connection in expediting change in the way homes are built in Canada. Priority will be given to small-and medium-sized businesses and/or organizations applying for projects that:
- Increase productivity or output in manufacturing and construction technology (e.g., modular and/or pre-fabricated housing, panelized construction, 3D printing, etc.).
- Promote the innovation, demonstration, commercialization and/or update of new materials/methods for homebuilding.
- Support the development of industry tools that accelerate homebuilding innovation through improvement/adoption of off-site manufacturing technologies and practices.
Financial assistance
- For small- and medium-sized enterprises
- contributions will normally be repayable
- For not-for-profit organizations
- contributions will normally be non-repayable
Please consult How funding works for additional information on supported project activities and program funding parameters.
How to apply
- See if this funding opportunity is right for you by clicking "Next" and reviewing the program details.
- Complete your application and submit it with the mandatory attachments by December 20, 2024. Indigenous applicants may submit their applications by contacting us at indigenous-autochtones@feddevontario.gc.ca directly.
Contact us
By email: info@feddevontario.gc.ca or at 1-866-593-5505 to ask questions about this program.
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