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...

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...

Helping Atlantic Canadian businesses be export ready Looking to grow your company and expand sales outside of Nova Scotia and Canada but not sure how to begin? The Launch Export...

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...