Incentives, Programs, and Services

AscendBio, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, enables companies in the industrial biotech and agritech sectors to scale up their technologies and business operations. This is possible thanks to the Verschuren...

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. Invest Nova Scotia developed...

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...

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 closed for submissions. The deadline was Monday, February 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm AT. We help move Nova Scotia university, college, and...

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 closed for submissions. The deadline to apply was Friday, February 28, 2025, by 5:00 pm AT. GreenShoots is dedicated to finding and supporting high-potential, early-stage knowledge-based Nova...

The Innovation Rebate Program (IRP) provides financial incentives for projects that assist Nova Scotia companies as they scale to increase their competitiveness. The program supports companies as they innovate, drive...

Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate is now closed for submissions. The deadline for applications was Friday, July 26, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. AT. If you have a high potential start-up approaching...