Located just minutes from downtown Halifax, The Bays is a thriving centre for Nova Scotia’s most innovative technology entrepreneurs. Designed with start-ups in mind, this state-of-the-art facility provides everything you need to build, scale, and succeed in a competitive global market.
World-class facilities for growing businesses
The Bays offers more than space—it’s a comprehensive platform for growth. From hands-on business guidance to enterprise-grade voice and data networks, you’ll find the resources to drive your start-up forward. Flexible leasing options and cost-effective solutions help you stay on budget while focusing on what matters most: your success.
A community of innovators
At The Bays, you’re not just renting space—you’re joining a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs. On-site support and a collaborative atmosphere enhance credibility and open doors to new opportunities. This is where ideas turn into innovations and local start-ups transform into global players.
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- Flexible leasing arrangements so you can increase or decrease your space without penalty
- Purpose-built infrastructure for early stage technology companies
- Secure building (access card system)
- 24-hour building access
- 38 air-conditioned offices, 10 industrial bay units (incl. separate entrances, electronic overhead loading docks, 300 sq ft mezzanine area, self-contained washroom, offices, 21 ft ceiling height, loading dock leveler)
- Kitchen / cafeteria space and amenities
- Shared office equipment to keep overhead costs low (e.g. multifunction devices with colour copy, scan, print, fax and email capabilities; postage, laminating and binding machines; shredding service)
- Emergency power for key areas and systems
- Loading docks
- Daily custodial services
- Office space for off-site clients
- Individual company mailboxes
- Pallet jack, hand carts
- Occupational health and safety support
- Fork lift (must show MCFA Operator Safety Training certificate)
Reach out to the world
- State-of-the-art enterprise-grade integrated voice and data network and services at competitive rates
- IT professionals are available to assist you with software, hardware and network installation and troubleshooting
- Network monitored 24x7x365 so we can quickly and proactively address potential issues
- Security and reliability enhanced through enterprise-grade firewall/router and protection from power interruptions
- Ability to login securely from home or on the road through the Invest Nova Scotia network via virtual private networking (VPN)
- Advanced voice services via voIP
- Rapid moves, adds and changes of telephones and internet service
- Wireless access (wifi) in all common areas
- Server hosting (HVAC, secure caged client hosting areas, surveillance, backup power)
Share the load
- Shared administrative support staff can reduce your payroll costs and help you concentrate on growing your business. Examples: performing event and meeting assistance; proofreading and editing business documents; developing and updating databases; preparing and formatting documents; creating mail merges and executing large mailouts; creating presentations, spreadsheets, graphs and charts; and handling your filing, photocopying, binding, faxing and scanning needs
- Professional telephone answering, customized for your company
- On-site mail pickup and delivery
- Metered postage and courier services
A gathering place
- A variety of room sizes and possible configurations
- Audio/visual and conference room equipment (projector, wireless conference phone, flip charts, whiteboards, lectern)
- In-house coffee and tea service
- Linens, cutlery, dishes and glassware
- Assistance with organizing meetings (name badge creation, registration activities, catering arrangements)
Location, location, location!
- Prestigious address and environment for client company customers, investors and partners
- Professional reception services and security sign-in process
- Access to ample free parking
- Desirable location and image is a significant benefit for recruiting employees
- Venue for board and annual general meetings, industry announcements, workshops and info sessions, off-site meetings for other businesses, etc.
- Important destination for dignitaries and trade missions
- Directory board and company door signage
Tap into the network
Your early stage technology company has unique and evolving challenges. Invest Nova Scotia understands these challenges, and offers hands-on business advisory services, and access to a network of mentors and service providers that complements our in-house business expertise. The challenges vary, but typically include:
- fundamental business planning
- intellectual property identification and protection strategies
- implementing product development best practices
- financial and accounting management
- cash flow management
- value proposition development
- pricing strategies
- competitive analysis
- state-of-the-art marketing techniques
- sales and distribution channel strategies
- obtaining seed and venture capital
- human resource management strategies
Learn the tools of the trade
- Access to information-rich professional development sessions
- Peer support from other early stage technology companies
- Trade opportunities and matchmaking
Off-site clients
A corporate address, conference and meeting rooms, a supportive client network, and office space when you are in the area are some of the many benefits we offer.
