Commercialization Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Across Atlantic Canada, organizations can access commercialization grants that fund market validation, go‑to‑market planning, pilot projects, and product launches in 2026. Programs span federal agencies like ACOA and NRC IRAP and provincial partners in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. This directory explains eligibility, activities, funding structures, and application practices for SMEs, startups, and non‑profits.

134 programs available

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Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses
Invest Nova Scotia
Supports diverse-owned Nova Scotia businesses expanding into Canadian markets
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,750 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : June 9, 2026
Closing date : July 14, 2026
NS, Canada
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Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 40 $
Up to 90% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Open Date : January 23, 2024
Closing date : February 17, 2024
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture
Funding for agricultural market expansion
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 31, 2026
NS, Canada
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Music PEI Funding Program
Music PEI
Support for PEI music company development
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 4,000 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 30, 2024
PE, Canada
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NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : November 30, 2024
NB, Canada
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NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for cleantech innovation projects
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $250,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : March 13, 2026
NB, Canada
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NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Funding for early-stage emissions-reduction technologies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Timeline
Closing date : November 10, 2025
NB, Canada
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NBIF Venture Capital Fund
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Timeline
Closing date : May 21, 2024
NB, Canada
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New Brunswick Film Tax Credit
Government of New Brunswick
Refundable tax credit for film production
Eligible Funding
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : April 5, 2011
NB, Canada
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New Small Business Tax Deduction
Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB), Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax relief for eligible new Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : May 17, 2024
NS, Canada
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Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador (CBDC)
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000,000 $
Up to 40% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman Resources
Timeline
Open Date : January 1, 2015
Closing date : December 31, 2024
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Eligible Funding
From $500,000 to $1,125,000
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : August 16, 2025
Closing date : September 30, 2025
NS, Canada
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Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,900 $
Up to 70% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : February 28, 2026
NS, Canada
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Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship
Nova Scotia Talent Trust (NSTT)
Scholarship support for emerging Nova Scotia artists
Eligible Funding
From $1,000 to $5,000
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supports PEI potato sector modernization and diversification
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Open Date : April 2, 2022
Closing date : June 30, 2026
PE, Canada
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Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Support for innovation projects with post-secondary partners
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 1, 2026
Closing date : May 20, 2026
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Promotional travel assistance program
Government of New Brunswick
Promotional travel support for screen industry professionals
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
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Rediscover Main Streets
Government of Canada
Community funding for vibrant main streets
Eligible Funding
From $25,000 to $500,000
Up to 100% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : April 4, 2022
Closing date : April 29, 2022
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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River Philip Foundation — General Funding
River Philip Foundation
Funding for community, education, arts, youth and research
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
Educational services
Health care and social assistance
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Innovation
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 99,900 $
Up to 80% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : September 14, 2025
NS, Canada
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Short Film Venture Program
Government of New Brunswick
Funding for emerging New Brunswick filmmakers
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Up to 30% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Closing date : July 4, 2025
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Support for agriculture and agri-food industry growth
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Charlo, Charlottetown, PE
Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component
New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Export-focused funding for strategic initiatives
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
NB, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada
Canada's History Society
Funding for Atlantic Canadian history projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
Timeline
Closing date : April 2, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports local beef processing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and ClimateHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses
Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT), Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (NWT) (ITI)
Funding for tourism product diversification and marketing
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Up to 15% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : January 17, 2023
Closing date : January 17, 2024
NL, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Supports tourism adaptation and recovery
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationEnvironment and Climate
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Value-adding Equipment Program
Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Timeline
Open Date : May 1, 2024
Closing date : June 30, 2024
NS, Canada
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Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
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Accelerate HER PEI
Prince Edward Island Business Women's Association (PEIBWA)
Mentorship program for women-led PEI businesses
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
PE, Canada
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Timeline
Open Date : February 3, 2026
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsArchived
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
NS, Canada
Expert AdviceArchived
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Professional, scientific and technical services
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
NS, Canada
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NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Large-scale offshore marine testing facility
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Utilities
Manufacturing
Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
St. John's, NL, Canada

Commercialization Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026

Invest Nova Scotia — Export Accelerator for Diverse-Owned Businesses

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Music PEI Funding Program

NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program

NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund

NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program

NBIF Venture Capital Fund

New Brunswick Film Tax Credit

New Small Business Tax Deduction

Discovery at scale.

Newfoundland and Labrador interactive digital media tax credit

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)

Nova Scotia Talent Trust Scholarship

Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)

Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

Promotional travel assistance program

Rediscover Main Streets

River Philip Foundation — General Funding

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

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Short Film Venture Program

Strategic Industry Growth Initiative (SIGI)

Strategic Initiatives Fund - Export Component

The John Bragg Award for Atlantic Canada

The Nova Scotia Beef Initiative

Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program — Marketing Assistance for Tourism Businesses

Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) in Atlantic Canada

Value-adding Equipment Program

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Accelerate HER PEI

Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses

CBDC Social Enterprise Loan

CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick

NRC — Offshore Engineering Basin — Research Facility