Funded by the Government of Canada, the Investment Readiness Program (IRP) supported social purpose organizations as they contribute to solving pressing social, cultural and environmental challenges across Canada. Charities, non-profits, co-ops and for-profits were eligible if they have an existing project or an idea that fits the definition of a social enterprise – selling a good or service with some profits going back into their mission to provide a positive social, cultural or environmental goal AND were looking to take on investment in the future.

Its goal was to help social purpose organizations build their capacity to participate in Canada’s growing social finance market and prepare for the Government of Canada’s broader investment in social finance.