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As the trade landscape evolves, Nova Scotia businesses are facing new challenges. At Invest Nova Scotia, we are committed to providing the support and information needed to navigate these uncertainties. We have programs and services to help companies reach new markets outside Nova Scotia. We also have a team working across the province ready to help.
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Export Development Program (EDP)
EDP helps companies reach new markets beyond Nova Scotia by providing funding for travel to client meetings, trade shows, and conferences. It also supports businesses to connect with partners, suppliers and investors, hire consultants to overcome export challenges, and adopt technology to digitize operations.
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Export Successfully to the Aerospace & Defence Sector Program
This new pilot program helps Atlantic Canadian companies build the strategy, knowledge, and industry connections needed to enter or expand into global aerospace and defence markets. It combines customized coaching, practical training, and a tailored export roadmap to help businesses pursue international growth with confidence.
Market Entry Development Program (MEDP)
MEDP connects companies with trade consultants on the ground in Europe and Asia to build a sales pipeline. MEDP focuses on markets with existing Canadian trade agreements, helping businesses increase sales in established regions.
Market Exploration Program UK
Is your Atlantic Canadian tech company ready to explore new opportunities in the UK? Through this program, high-growth ICT companies can explore and validate opportunities in Edinburgh and Newcastle, with expert guidance, actionable market insights, and direct connections to potential partners and customers to support UK market entry and growth.
Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program
The Nova Scotia Loyal Producer Labelling Program provides financial assistance for producers to purchase labelling products and services including graphic design to incorporate the Nova Scotia Loyal logo onto product packaging materials, labelling dies and first print run of labels and/or packaging materials for use on locally made products.
RevUp! Program
The RevUp! Program supports high-growth Nova Scotia businesses that are ready to enter new markets and overcome immediate barriers to growth.
The Program provides 75% of eligible project costs, up to a maximum contribution of CAD $150,000, to help businesses execute projects that advance their new market entry strategy, including entering new geographic markets outside Nova Scotia or pursuing new national or multinational supply chain opportunities.
Tariff and Customs Advisory Program (TCAP)
The Tariff and Customs Advisory Program helps Atlantic Canadian businesses navigate tariffs and trade complexities by providing access to expert customs, trade, and legal advisors at a low cost. Participants receive tailored guidance on tariff mitigation, supply chain optimization, trade compliance, and cost-saving strategies to help protect and grow their business in changing global markets.
Trade Market Intelligence (TMI) Service
Successful market expansion starts with the right data and analysis. With a team of sector specialists and access to leading proprietary research, our TMI service delivers critical market and trade intelligence, helping companies evaluate options and make informed decisions.
Trade-related events to reach new markets
Trade Missions
In-person and online trade missions around the globe offer Nova Scotia companies valuable ways to find new buyers, customers, suppliers and partners, or attract investment and capital.
Workshops, Courses, and Events
Invest Nova Scotia and partner's workshops, courses and events connect Nova Scotia businesses with practical learning, expert insights and opportunities to build relationships and grow. Topics range from entering new markets and accelerating exports to developing business skills, building networks and accessing new opportunities.
FITTskills Courses
FITTskills courses help Nova Scotia businesses build the knowledge and skills needed to assess export readiness, enter new markets and grow internationally. Courses cover key areas including international market entry, global supply chains, trade finance, international sales and marketing, and adapting products and services for global markets.
Showcasing global opportunities
New Trade Market card series showcases global opportunities
The Nova Scotia Government’s Trade Market Trading Card Series makes it easy to explore key facts, insights, and opportunities in trade partner countries for Nova Scotians.
Export Resources
EDC Trade Impact Program
The EDC Trade Impact Program will facilitate an additional $5 billion over two years in support for eligible companies across a range of products to help businesses navigate economic challenges.
Incoterms rules
Incoterms® rules are a set of eleven three-letter trade terms, reflecting business-to-business practice in contracts for the sale and purchase of goods.
Understanding Incoterms® 2020 - A Guide for Nova Scotia Exporters and Importers
Canada Tariff Finder
The Canada Tariff Finder is a free online tool that helps Canadian businesses quickly find current tariff rates for products they import or export to countries with which Canada has a free trade agreement. Users can search by product or HS code, compare tariff rates across markets and products, and use the information to better understand trade costs and plan for international growth.
BDC resources for Canadian exporters
Access advice from BDC experts, financing and tools to help build resilience and make decisions that will help you pivot and mitigate, including the Pivot to grow loan.
Trade Commissioner Service
Browse for tariff information, our sanctions list, and export and import controls that could affect Canadian traders.
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