Innovation Grants in Atlantic Canada for 2026
Find R&D, prototyping, and commercialization funding across all Atlantic provinces. Navigate ACOA, IRAP, provincial programs, and clusters with confidence.
Across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador, organizations can access innovation grants that support R&D, pilots, and market entry. Funding spans federal programs like ACOA, NRC IRAP, and NSERC, plus provincial streams tailored to local sectors such as ocean tech, agri-food, ICT/AI, life sciences, and clean tech. This directory explains the landscape, eligibility, and application steps so you can select the right programs and build a successful plan.
83 opportunities available
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Youth Climate Action Fund
Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Empowering youth to innovate for climate change solutions
Eligible Funding
- From $1,400 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Enriched Investment Tax Credit
Rebates for manufacturing and processing exporters in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NB
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Eligible Funding
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Non-repayable funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation enhancements
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Emerging Concepts and Technologies Program
Support for early-stage emission-reduction technology development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Enabling Agricultural Research and Innovation
Agri-innovation funding in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 90,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax incentive encouraging investment in innovative Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
- From $1,000 to $5,000,000
- Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Market Readiness Subsidy Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
Money for Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism service industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Agri-Industry Development & Advancement — Business Development (Agricultural Organizations and Associations)
Development funds for New Brunswick agri-industry groups
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Strategic Livestock Industry
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI)
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Private Sector Businesses
Financial backing for technology R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agribusiness and Academic Institutions)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in PEI
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Prince Edward Island
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Potato Stabilization and Innovation initiative (PSII)
Supports modernization and diversification of Prince Edward Island’s potato sector
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
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
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
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Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Development Labour Rebate Program
Tax credit for development and commercialization in Prince Edward Island (PEI)
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
N.B. Indigenous Agriculture Development Program
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for Indigenous agricultural businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador research and development tax credit
Provides a refundable tax credit for eligible R&D in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Newfoundland and Labrador — Business Growth Program
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador Ministry of Industry, Energy and Technology
Supports Newfoundland and Labrador businesses to innovate and expand markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingClosed
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Horticulture Diversification Program
Supports horticultural producers to expand and diversify production
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
PEI - Export Trade Assistance
Funding to explore new global opportunities in PEI
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen
Startup Zone Accelerator Program
Training to help you build your PEI start-up
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Community Economic Development Fund
Funding for sectors and communities to become more competitive
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Agriculture Technology Advancement
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding to implement innovative technologies in P.E.I. agriculture and agri-food
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 80 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Cranberry Industry Development Program (CIDP)
Supports New Brunswick cranberry growers upgrading varieties, renovations, and technologies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Crop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsClosed
New Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
NBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Peak Rebate Program
Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
NBIF — Corporate Cleantech Innovation Fund
Supporting CleanTech innovation in New Brunswick businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 160,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Regional Development Fund — Regional Development Program
Funding for regional development in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Cultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Agriculture Research and Innovation — Applied Research (Agriculture Industry Associations)
Government of Prince Edward Island (PEI), Department of Agriculture and Land (PEI), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for short-term applied research in Prince Edward Island agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 60,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
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Expert AdviceOpen
Consulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Ventures Program
Supports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Refundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Payroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation
Researchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingOpen
NBIF Innovation Voucher
Funding for R&D at a New Brunswick research institution
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $80,000
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Innovation and Business Development Fund
Financing for oil and gas projects in NL
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyConstruction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
NBIF Venture Capital Fund
Venture capital for high-risk, growth oriented New Brunswick companies
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Small Business Investor Tax Credit Program
Tax credit to drive New Brunswick business investment
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $3,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness BuyoutInnovationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Innovation
Supports innovation, infrastructure, and science partnerships in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Hire for Talent
Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Expert AdviceOpen
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Business Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Grant and FundingOpen
Support for Translation and Interpretation Program
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Business Planning, Skills Development and Agriculture Education
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Agriculture business planning and skills development in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Social Innovation Research Fund
Support for socially innovative research with community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingClosed
HCi3 Grant Program
Supports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Market Development and Access
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funding for emerging market opportunities in New Brunswick agriculture
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 45,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
Funds for agri-food sustainability in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Advancing Agri-Food Processing
Government of New Brunswick, Aquaculture and Fisheries (NB), Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP)
New Brunswick agri-food product development funding
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Grant and FundingOpen
Livestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Funding to increase profitability of PEI livestock industry
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
N
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Supports Black-led community housing sector growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
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Metal Manufacturing Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia
Metal Manufacturing Grants in Atlantic Canada
Metal Manufacturing Grants in New Brunswick