Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation projects
Updated May 2026
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.
127 programs available
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingClosedCOVID-19 and Mental Health (CMH) Initiative
Rapid funding for COVID-19 mental health research
Grant and FundingOpenCrop and Livestock Sector Development (CLSD)
Supports crop and livestock growth through cooperative machinery and development projects
Grant and FundingOpenSupport for Translation and Interpretation Program
Financial assistance for translation in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedGeorge Roberts Community Grant Program
Community funding for culture and well-being initiatives
Grant and FundingOpenSustainable 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
Expert AdviceOpenCBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Expert AdviceOpenConsulting Advisory Services
Funds for business advisory services in Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant and FundingClosedbourses d'études ted rogers
Support for technology students at partner universities- Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Supports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety 
Tax CreditsClosedNew Brunswick Research and Development Tax Credit
Tax credit for R&D in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingClosedCommunity Economic Development Fund
Funding for competitive community-led projects
Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationLoans and Capital investmentsOpenNBIF Startup Investment Fund
Seed capital for new products, services and technologies in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpenPeak Rebate Program
Business incentive for reducing energy use during winter peaks
Grant and FundingOpenCultural industries — Financial assistance
Financial assistance for cultural industries in New Brunswick
Grant and FundingOpenInvest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Money and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Other SupportExpert AdviceClosedACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick- 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 
Grant and FundingClosedFulcher Foundation — Discretionary Project Funding (Nova Scotia)
Support for charitable projects in Nova Scotia
Expert AdviceOpenInnovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NL
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Newfoundland and Labrador
Loans and Capital investmentsOpenBusiness Investment Program — Equity Investment
Equity funding for business improvement in Newfoundland and LabradorEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projectsCommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Grant and FundingOpenAgriculture 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
Grant and FundingClosedNova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Grant and FundingOpenLivestock Strategy Program — Provincial Abattoir
Supports PEI livestock productivity and sustainability- Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceClosed
NBIF — CleanTech Accelerator Program
Free CleanTech accelerator support for New Brunswick startups - Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Subsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries