Incentives, Programs, and Services

Scale Industrial Biotech Without Leaving Canada. AscendBio enables companies in the industrial biotech and agritech sectors to scale up their technologies and business operations. This is possible thanks to the...

The Digital Media Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit for costs directly related to the development of interactive digital media products in Nova Scotia.

The Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF) is now open for submissions.  The deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 pm AT. You can download the Guidelines and Proposal Form by clicking the...

The Eastlink TV Independent Production Fund Program is open to applications from July 4 - 25, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Application to the Program is a competitive process. View the...

The Export Development Program supports businesses to increase sales outside of Nova Scotia and improve competitiveness.

Fundingportal is an online third-party tool that helps you navigate potentially-available government support programs and services. If you’re a Nova Scotia business looking to discover new exporting opportunities, please contact...

GreenShoots is now open for submissions. The deadline is Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 pm AT. You can download the Info Kit and Application Form by clicking the link on the...

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 Accelerate is now closed for submissions. You can download the Guidelines, Application Form, Eligible Expenses & Claims FAQ documents by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents...

Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses be export ready Launch Export Atlantic Incubator is closed for submissions. You can download the Guidelines by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents...