Expand Your Business in Nova Scotia, Canada

Looking to grow your business in a place that connects you to global markets, skilled talent, and unmatched support? Welcome to Nova Scotia — Canada’s East Coast advantage.

Here, innovation thrives through collaboration. Whether you’re in clean energy, technology, defence, financial services, or ocean industries, Nova Scotia gives your business the edge: competitive costs, a highly skilled workforce, world-class infrastructure, and programs designed to help you scale faster.

Let’s build your next chapter in Nova Scotia — where opportunity meets possibility.

Location Services

At Invest Nova Scotia, we work directly with companies to make expansion simple, from site selection and workforce connections to navigating programs and incentives. Our team is your partner at every step, helping you hit the ground running and grow with confidence - all at no cost.

Nova Scotia's Industry

Nova Scotia is more than a rising star in North America’s tech landscape, it’s a proven hub for companies ready to scale. Recently ranked #2 Emerging Tech Market in North America by CBRE, Halifax and the province as a whole are capturing the attention of global investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Our investment team will connect you with sites, incentives, and partners tailored to your expansion goals

Why Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia sits at the crossroads of opportunity — a strategic East Coast location where global access meets local advantage. Here, businesses benefit from a powerful mix of skilled talent, cost efficiency, and a supportive environment designed to make growth effortless and sustainable.

Whether you’re launching your first North American operation or expanding an established presence, Nova Scotia offers the foundation to thrive — with modern infrastructure, world-class research partnerships, and a collaborative culture that fuels innovation.

🎥 Watch how companies are growing stronger in Nova Scotia.

Incentives, Programs and Services

Payroll Rebate

Invest Nova Scotia

A payroll rebate is a performance-based incentive that helps growing companies succeed in Nova Scotia. Designed to reward results, it provides a return on eligible gross payroll, paid annually as...

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