
Early Stage Commercialization Fund (ESCF)
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
- Open Date : January 5, 2026
- Closing date : February 9, 2026
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.










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