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Ready to be Nova Scotia’s next business success story?

We get it. Succeeding in business is challenging at the best of times. Especially today, many business owners are navigating unprecedented realities and facing increased vulnerability. Perhaps more than ever before, the best chance for long-term business success is expanding into new markets—or in other words, exporting. As an exporter, you have a higher likelihood of increased sales, higher profits, and adopting innovation.

Here’s how we help

It can be hard to know where to start your export journey. We have a dedicated team on hand to help you navigate the options. With practical business experience and know-how, we’ll help you connect to the programs, services, workshops, and online tools that can help your business succeed.

Market exploration - We’re dedicated to helping companies improve their export performance and grow their business through trade. Companies of all sizes and experience face challenges as they evolve and grow their business. We have specialized trade programs and services for businesses at every step.

Expert advice - We have a dedicated team of Regional Business Development Advisors on hand to get you started and navigate the options. With practical business advice and market know-how, our experts help Nova Scotia businesses connect to the right solutions and discover and do business in markets around the world.

Training and workshops - For every stage of your business journey, our variety of workshops and courses across the province (and online) gives you the skills and expertise you need to help your business succeed.

Programs and services - Whether you are looking to embrace digital transformation, get market research, or travel (virtually) into new markets, our suite of programs and services is continually changing and adapting to help you meet today and tomorrow’s business challenges.

Ready to become Nova Scotia’s next business success story? Ready to export to new markets? Whether you’re new to exporting, expanding to new markets, or looking to grow your export business, we can guide you through any stage of your export journey. Talk to us today.

 

Incentives, Programs, and Services

Invest Nova Scotia
The Export Development Program supports businesses to increase sales outside of Nova Scotia and improve competitiveness.
Invest Nova Scotia
The Digital Marketing Asset Development Program is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications. Please check back for updates regarding the 2024-25 fiscal intake period. You can download the...
Invest Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association
Supporting Nova Scotia’s Indigenous companies with the development of digital marketing assets. The Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association and Invest Nova Scotia have developed the Digital Marketing Asset Development Program...
Invest Nova Scotia
You can download the Guidelines and FAQ by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents. The Innovation Rebate Program (IRP) provides financial incentives for projects that assist Nova...
Invest Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement
Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses be export ready You can download the Guidelines by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents. Looking to grow your company and expand sales...
Nova Scotia Loyal, Perennia, Government of Nova Scotia
This incentive, program, or service is not administered by Invest Nova Scotia. Our information may have errors and/or be out of date.
Please confirm details with the provider.
The Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program will help Nova Scotia food and beverage producers successfully achieve and maintain food safety requirements for retailers, food service companies and institutions...
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Invest Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement
This project is supported by the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement. Expand your business to Europe or the Indo-Pacific...
Invest Nova Scotia
The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program is open. We are currently accepting applications. You can download the Guidelines, FAQ, Company Information Form & Service Provider Form by clicking the link on...
Invest Nova Scotia, the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic Provinces through the Atlantic Trade, Investment, and Growth Agreement
Facing tariffs? We can help. We are now accepting applications for the Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP). Spaces are limited. What is TCAP? TCAP offers Atlantic Canadian companies expert...
Invest Nova Scotia, Halifax Chamber of Commerce
The Trade Accelerator Program is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications. Please check back for updates regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year intake period. The Trade Accelerator Program, offered...
Invest Nova Scotia
You can download the Guidelines by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents. With a research team of sector specialists and access to leading proprietary databases, Invest Nova...

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