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 Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF) is now closed. You can download the Guidelines and Proposal Form by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents. We help move Nova...

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. You can download the Info Kit and Application Form by clicking the link on the sidebar under Related Documents. GreenShoots is dedicated to finding and supporting...

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...

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...

The Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) is a refundable corporate tax credit that can be claimed for capital costs directly related to acquiring qualified property for use in Nova Scotia...