Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII)
$125k to $10M Available Per Applicant
Want to see if you are eligible?
RDII funding is for projects that
support Canada’s defence and security needs.
Business Funding
$125K to $10M to fund your project, in repayable funding.
Not-for-Profit Grants
$125K to $10M to fund your project, in non-repayable funding.
Ontario Businesses
For businesses operating in Ontario, Canada.
Defence Supply Chain
For businesses within defence supply chains or looking to integrate into them.
Funding Details
Interest-free funding, typically ranging from $125,000 up to $10 million per project, designed for registered for-profit and non-profit businesses that:
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- Develop, commercialize or produce innovative defence and dual-use products, processes and services that support Canada’s defence and security needs.
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- Improve productivity, capacity and competitiveness, to meet defence sector requirements and procurement standards.
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- Scale-up and expand to enter, integrate into, or expand within domestic and international defence supply chains, including access to new defence-related markets and customers.
- Demonstrate how the project will strengthen business resilience and reduce reliance on vulnerable supply chains, including those impacted by global trade disruptions.
- Scale-up and expand to enter, integrate into, or expand within domestic and international defence supply chains, including access to new defence-related markets and customers.
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If you are interested in applying for funding for your business, here are the next steps:
- Book a Free Introduction Session with a Funding Advisor: See if RDII is a good fit for your business, or if there is another funding opportunity that works better. Learn what information you need to get prepped to ensure a successful submission. Click here to book us now.
- Prepare Your Documentation: Our Funding Advisors ensure you have all the mandatory documentation in order to support the best chance of gaining your funding award. Learn what company information, project concepts, and budget planning needs to be in place to apply.
- Apply for Funding: When your documentation is in order, submit your application before the posted submission deadline to be eligible for funding.
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Resource: Official Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII) – FedDev Ontario Website
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95% Time Saved on Average
Compared to unsupported applications.
97% Approval Rating
Across all funding programs supported by our advisors.
(Updated March 18, 2026)
$157,131 CAD
Average amount of funding awarded,
across approved applications. (Updated March 18, 2026)