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Small Business Week ™, and every week we celebrate our Island entrepreneurs and their team members who make PEI a great place to do business.

We want to thank small businesses for your continued dedication to providing for our communities and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs with your work ethic and kindness.

At Innovation PEI, the supports and programs we provide are designed to help PEI’s small businesses thrive.

Check out our calendar of local PEI events

BDC Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has organized for 43 years. Every year, close to 10,000 entrepreneurs gather to learn, network and celebrate Canada’s dreamers and doers.

Learn more here.

PEI Business Spotlight: Agyle Intelligence

Agyle Intelligence is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for operations, organizations, and supply chains across Atlantic Canada and beyond. Learn about Kildare Fisheries uses Agyle Intelligence to digitize their operation across the value chain.

One Bite At A Time: How Island Mobile Dental Hygiene is Bringing Dental Care Directly to Islanders

“PEI is very community-forward. I’ve found a lot of benefits to starting my business here, like the connectedness of our communities.”

Fall 2023 Ignition Fund Recipients Announced

Five Island companies are getting their products out to market sooner thanks to Innovation PEI’s Ignition Fund

Innovation PEI’s 2023 Wrap Up

As 2023 draws to a close, the Innovation PEI team is taking time to look back and reflect on the past year and the accomplishments, celebrations, and milestones of PEI’s business community

PEI Business Spotlight: Striker’s Den

Strikers Den is a one-of-its-kind entertainment destination offering tabletop dexterity games from around the globe!

PEI Arts Awards: Province recognizes Island arts and cultural community

Seven local art and creative professionals and organizations received top honours for their contributions to the creative sector.

The 2023 Fall Round of the Ignition Fund is Now Accepting Applications!

We are excited to announce the Ignition Fund is now open for applications! The Ignition Fund is a competitive-based fund for entrepreneurs seeking start-up capital for a new innovative business venture or to develop and launch a new innovative product. The fund...

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