Building the Future of Energy Storage in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia, Canada offers a powerful mix of top-tier post-secondary institutions, global companies, and a vibrant startup community, creating a well-connected deep tech and energy innovation cluster. The province is building some of the world’s most advanced energy storage technologies, from lithium-ion optimization to smart thermal systems, supported by niche expertise and a strong data science foundation.

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Chosen by Global Innovators. Built for What’s Next.

With a long history of turning analytics research into real-world applications, Nova Scotia continues to innovate at the intersection of energy, data, and advanced technologies. This is why leading global firms like IBM and Tesla have chosen the province for major innovation and analytics centres.

Why Nova Scotia?

Turning Research into Real-World Energy Solutions

Nova Scotia is powering the future of energy storage. With world-class universities, global companies, and a vibrant startup ecosystem, the province is advancing cutting-edge technologies, from lithium-ion optimization to smart thermal storage systems. Backed by deep expertise in data analytics and a collaborative innovation network, Nova Scotia turns research into real-world solutions that scale globally.

Energy Storage R&D Strengths in Nova Scotia

Energy Storage R&D Strengths

Nova Scotia is a hub for innovation in energy efficiency, smart systems, and materials science, forming a leading energy storage cluster. Researchers work on next-generation lithium and metal-ion battery materials, thermal and phase-change devices, and cutting-edge photovoltaic materials, including flexible perovskite. Expertise in battery testing covers Li/Zn/Na/Mg/Al-ion chemistries, performance assessment, and prototyping across multiple formats, supported by both industry and academic partners. Combined with expertise in data analytics, AI, software, and system integration, the province excels at designing, modeling, and testing cutting-edge energy storage solutions that optimize performance and drive global impact.

NOVONIX: Turning Local Innovation into Global Impact

NOVONIX: Local Innovation into Global Impact

NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions, spun out of Dr. Jeff Dahn’s lab at Dalhousie University, is a global leader in high-performance materials, equipment, and services for the lithium-ion battery industry. Based in Nova Scotia, NOVONIX combines academic innovation with a supportive local business ecosystem to advance a cleaner future. Its ultra-high precision coulometry (UHPC) systems deliver industry-leading accuracy, enabling faster, more reliable testing of lithium-ion cell performance over their lifetime.

Incentives, Programs and Services

Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia

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A Hub for Next-Gen Battery Innovation

Nova Scotia is home to commercially sponsored research in next-generation lithium-ion technology, anchored by a long-standing partnership between Tesla and Dalhousie University. Since 2016, Tesla has collaborated with Dr. Jeff Dahn’s renowned battery lab to develop longer-lasting, lower-cost cells.

In 2022, Tesla grew its Dartmouth footprint with an 11,000 sf research hub equipped for advanced materials work, further strengthening Nova Scotia’s position as a centre for global battery innovation.

Canadian Battery Innovation Centre

Halifax will soon be home to the Canadian Battery Innovation Centre (CBIC), led by Dr. Michael Metzger, Dr. Chongyin Yang, and Dr. Jeff Dahn at Dalhousie University. CBIC will scale breakthrough battery innovations from labs across Canada into industry-ready solutions, serving as a national hub for research, industry collaboration, and training the talent needed to drive the future of energy storage. The centre will deliver essential infrastructure that supports innovation across three globally critical battery technology themes.

Building the Next Generation of Battery Talent

Dalhousie University is launching Canada’s first Master of Battery Technology program to train the highly skilled workforce the global battery industry demands. Paired with the new Canadian Battery Innovation Centre (CBIC), this ecosystem connects world-leading researchers like Dr. Jeff Dahn with industry partners such as Tesla to advance cutting-edge energy storage technologies, from lithium-ion and sodium-ion systems to battery recycling.

Students can also pursue research-intensive MSc and PhD programs in Materials Science, Engineering, and Physics, specializing in everything from fundamental battery chemistry to AI-driven grid storage, with hands-on opportunities in labs like the Circular Process Engineering Lab and the Renewable Energy Storage Lab (RESL).

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