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Nova Scotia has grown to become one of Canada’s prominent tech centres—a location of choice for businesses looking for top talent, a supportive ecosystem, and access to programs and support. The province has attracted major technology companies from around the globe to locate their business and technology and R&D centres.
Nova Scotia is at the forefront of AI adoption—especially in healthcare—where government, academia, and industry are aligned to drive growth. This collaborative ecosystem ensures businesses have the support, research capacity, and cutting-edge talent to thrive.
One of the fastest growing tech hubs in North America, Nova Scotia’s high-quality talent pool, diverse ecosystem, high quality of life, and limitless opportunity for growth are just some of the things driving tech companies to choose our province. As Industry 4.0 transforms the landscape, technology and automation are seamlessly integrating across the province, unlocking exciting new opportunities for growth and expansion. Emerging industries like data science and artificial intelligence are flourishing, powered by cutting-edge research and a strong, evolving ecosystem. Innovation is fuelled by world-class talent and state-of-the-art facilities—Nova Scotia is shaping the future, and the world is taking notice.
Nova Scotia is developing, attracting, and retaining some of the best talent in the world because of its highly-ranked post-secondaries, high quality of life, and experienced ecosystem. With a dynamic blend of top-tier post-secondary institutions, established global companies, and a buzzing startup scene, Nova Scotia is a connected, international hub for growth and collaboration.
Thousands of graduates each year in computer science, engineering, and AI fuel a deep, skilled workforce. Our universities and colleges are producing the next generation of tech leaders, ready to help your business grow.
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Nova Scotia is a powerhouse of innovation, where top-tier post-secondary education, global industry leaders, and a dynamic startup ecosystem come together to create a thriving, interconnected global hub.
In Nova Scotia, cutting-edge technologies are being developed that are shaping the future. Our rapidly expanding cluster is fueled by specialized expertise and driven by a talented workforce at the forefront of deep tech. From groundbreaking research to next-generation solutions, Nova Scotia is building the future—one game-changing innovation at a time.
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