Enriched Investment Tax Credit

Capital equipment upgrades can be a major barrier for manufacturers and technology-driven businesses looking to scale, especially when those investments are tied to export growth. For companies operating in Prince Edward Island, the Enriched Investment Tax Credit offers a meaningful way to reduce the cost of purchasing new manufacturing and processing equipment. Delivered by Innovation PEI, this provincial tax credit is designed to reward businesses that are investing in high-productivity assets that strengthen PEI’s export-focused economy.

The program provides a provincial corporate tax credit worth roughly a quarter of eligible equipment costs, applied against future PEI corporate income taxes. It builds on the province’s existing investment tax credit framework and is geared toward businesses operating in strategic sectors such as bioscience, aerospace and defence, advanced manufacturing, clean technology, information and communications technology, and creative industries. The focus is on new, unused machinery and equipment that will be deployed in PEI to support manufacturing or processing activities, particularly those tied to producing goods or services for markets beyond the province.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, subject to available program funding, and projects are expected to demonstrate clear economic benefits for Prince Edward Island. For PEI-based companies planning capital investments and wondering how this tax credit could fit into a broader funding strategy, digging into the full program details can help clarify timing, requirements, and potential impact.