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The Labs
The Labs

The Labs is more than just space and infrastructure. It’s a community.
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Export from Nova Scotia
Export Development Program
Export Development Program

The Export Development Program supports businesses looking to increase sales outside of Nova Scotia, adopt technology and enhance e-commerce, and improve competitiveness.
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Invest in Nova Scotia
Business Development Incentives
Business Development Incentives

Expanding a business? We have incentives and competitive costs to meet your needs.
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Do Business in Nova Scotia
Business Licenses & Permits
Business Licenses & Permits

Find information on starting and operating a business in Nova Scotia at the Access Nova Scotia website. Take a look.
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Other ways to reach us: 1.800.260.6682 | 902.424.8670 | info@investnovascotia.ca

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Acceleration

GreenShoots Highlights: Aruna Revolution Health

Aruna Revolution Health are the creators of plastic-free, compostable menstrual pads.
Success Stories
People working in a lab at the Verschuren Centre

Anchoring the New Bioeconomy

How the Verschuren Centre and partners are scaling cleantech in Nova Scotia

 People working in a lab at the Verschuren Centre
Signature Event

On the ground at H2O with Invest Nova Scotia

We caught up with some Invest Nova Scotia colleagues at this year’s H2O Conference to discuss their observations and experiences, as well as innovations on the horizon in the world of ocean technology.
Incubation

Space and services to grow your business: How our incubation facilities help early stage start-ups

Learn more about Invest Nova Scotia’s three incubation facilities offering start-ups the environment to grow stronger, faster.
Key Sector

Nova Scotia, Canada: Here for what’s next in medical technology

Nova Scotia is uniquely positioned in the medtech space, as there is true alignment between stakeholders at all levels - the government, health authorities, and clinicians.
Key Sector
Here We Code logo superimposed on an image of a laptop with the screen showing source code.

Here We Code, Nova Scotia: Celebrating our tech boom moment

What began as recognizing the need for more tech talent in Nova Scotia has blossomed into a digital movement.

 Here We Code logo superimposed on an image of a laptop with the screen showing source code.
Key Sector
A man walks through the Benjamin Bridge vineyard (Nova Scotia Food + Beverage logo in the upper right corner; Small place. Big taste.)

Introducing Nova Scotia’s New Export Brand for Food and Beverage

The new brand is unique to Nova Scotia and celebrates our most distinctive attributes as a place and as a people.

 A man walks through the Benjamin Bridge vineyard (Nova Scotia Food + Beverage logo in the upper right corner; Small place. Big taste.)
Invest
Aerial view of downtown Halifax and the Halifax harbour, facing west

Global industry observations - catching up with our Investment Attraction team

Bringing Nova Scotia to the world. A look into Invest Nova Scotia's Investment Attraction team and industry trends.

 Aerial view of downtown Halifax and the Halifax harbour, facing west
Start-up

The Chemicals Between Us: A Chat with Nivatha Balendra of Dispersa

Dispersa have created biosurfactants derived from food waste (surfactants are the active compounds in many everyday products like detergents, creams and hand soaps).
Start-up

GIT Raises $10 Million Series A to Decarbonize Global Marine Shipping Industry

Graphite Innovation & Technologies (GIT) uses graphene coatings to reduce corrosion and biofouling in water.
Export

5 Takeaways from the 2023 NEXT Business Growth Summit

If you missed our NEXT workshops, you're in luck! Here are some key takeaways from the annual event.
Acceleration

Start-Ups Selected for Winter 2023 GreenShoots Program

Join us in congratulating the start-ups selected to participate in the latest cohort of GreenShoots.
Acceleration

Eleven Start-Ups Selected for First Cohort of 2023-2024 Accelerate

Join us in congratulating the start-ups selected to participate in the first cohort of Accelerate 2023-2024.
Nova Scotia Impact

Partnering to Help Businesses

Over the past year we partnered with Mitacs and worked with several companies on a variety of projects. These are some of their stories.
Export
A videographer records people sitting at the Benjamin Bridge winery

Program Spotlight: The agri-food industry uses video to tell the whole story

In response to COVID-19, NSBI introduced the Digital Marketing Asset Development Program, which helps Nova Scotia companies create high-quality marketing videos.

 A videographer records people sitting at the Benjamin Bridge winery
Choosing Nova Scotia
Three people meeting in a conference room. Large screens in the background show the Admiral logo.

Admiral Canada’s successful remote work expansion into Cape Breton

Admiral Canada has been prioritizing work-life balance for years, and its expansion into Nova Scotia has been a resounding success.

 Three people meeting in a conference room. Large screens in the background show the Admiral logo.
Success Stories
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Parlee Manufacturing: How a Liverpool company entered the business of life-saving

Glenn Parlee, owner of Parlee Manufacturing, wanted to create quality, Canadian-made products suited to Atlantic Canada's environment. Now he's established his company as a preferred supplier of medical equipment packs and bags for several organizations across the country.

 Person walking with Large VIP pack
Aerial view of downtown Halifax and the Halifax harbour, facing west

Virtual Nova Scotia

Our skilled labour force balances work life with an easy outdoor lifestyle; people love living here. Find out how setting up in Nova Scotia can benefit your business.

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Nova Scotia Impact
REDspace in Bedford, Nova Scotia

REDspace in Nova Scotia: Looking back on two decades of business

Looking back on two decades of business. 20 years later, REDspace is a company of 200+ people and is trusted by some of the biggest brands in the world.

 REDspace in Bedford, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Impact

Hope Blooms: Planting a seed, harvesting a dream

The Hope Blooms journey has gone from a small plot of land to the Dragon’s Den television show to one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada.

Program

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Scotians is a global network of individuals passionate about Nova Scotia. Passionate about our economic success and the entrepreneurs that drive it.

Nova Scotia Impact

Maritime Made on Eastlink Community TV: Celebrating 9 Years

Maritime Made takes us inside and the behind-the-scenes of the many manufacturers found in our communities.

What’s Happening in Nova Scotia

Innovation Rebate Program Disclosures - 2023/24

The following Innovation Rebate Program incentives were announced during the fiscal year of 2023-2024.

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Leveling It Up Information Session with CEED Leveling It Up Information Session with CEED Oct 3

Leveling It Up Information Session with CEED

Learn more about CEED's new program geared to propel women entrepreneurs towards their goals and aspirations.

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Nova Scotia Industry Sectors

Businesses of Diversity

Nova Scotia Businesses of Diversity are growing their revenues and forging new partnerships through participation in Supplier Diversity procurement programs.

Ocean Technology

Nova Scotia’s oceans industries are diverse and produce innovative products and services in Marine Defence & Security, Marine Transportation, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Energy, and Ocean Science.

Seafood

Nova Scotia’s thriving seafood companies, fish harvesters and processors export the highest quality fish and shellfish from the North Atlantic worldwide.

Information Communications Technology

Nova Scotia is a leading data analytics hub in Canada, supported by globally competitive companies and world-renowned academic institutions.

Agri-Food

Nova Scotia has everything you need to produce a wide range of crops, including forages, fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Advanced Manufacturing

Nova Scotia benefits from the largest tides in the world, a wealth of minerals and resources, and researchers that are attracting global attention.

Naval Defence

Nova Scotia attracts globally recognized companies working in naval defence, aerospace, shipbuilding, sonar and sensing, cyber security, and training and simulation.

Financial Services

Take notice of the financial services industry in Nova Scotia - a strategic nearshore location for middle & back office operations.

Digital Media

Nova Scotia boasts one of the most cost-competitive jurisdictions for video game development in North America and Europe. 

Clean Technology

Nova Scotia's clean technology industry attracts considerable international attention, with its expertise in energy monitoring related technologies and access to natural resources.

Life Sciences

With the life sciences sector in Nova Scotia identified as one of the largest opportunity areas for economic growth, our scientists are doing world-class R&D and have access to state-of-the-art incubator facilities.

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