ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
grant_single|update January 24, 2025
NS, Canada
Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
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- grant_single|openingDate May 27, 2024
- grant_single|closingDate July 9, 2024
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Other Support
Expert Advice
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- Government of Canada
- Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Bilingual staff to help you navigate government programs and services, regulations and permits, taxation, importing and exporting and financing options and can also put together tailored market research packages.
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This grant is designed to provide comprehensive business support, including financing options, to encourage the growth and success of businesses in New Brunswick.
- Access to various funding options such as loans, grants, and wage subsidies.
- Guidance on navigating financial opportunities within the programs offered by ACOA.
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The ACOA Business Information Services is designed to support business initiatives by providing essential services and resources to start and grow businesses in Atlantic Canada. Eligible activities focus on offering guidance and tools essential for enterprise development.
- Providing personalized business planning information at any stage of development.
- Offering information on various financing options, including loans, grants, and wage subsidies.
- Guiding businesses through understanding government regulations, taxes, and permits.
- Assisting with information on imports and exports for cross-border trade.
- Accessing reliable market research data, including demographics, industry performance, and consumer trends.
- Offering business start-up guides and over 10,000 business templates.
- Conducting professional business plan reviews.
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$ 150,000
Implement a cutting-edge renewable energy technology in rural areas
$ 250,000
Conduct R&D for developing advanced medical imaging technologies
$ 50,000
Develop a new software certification program for export to European markets
$ 85,000
Execute a business expansion strategy to launch a new product line
$ 70,000
Upgrade digital infrastructure to improve international market reach
$ 80,000
Expand organic agricultural products into the Asian market through export initiatives
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- Be a business operating in Atlantic Canada.
- Have a viable business plan and demonstrate the need for funding.
- Be in compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
- Be able to contribute financially to the project or operation.
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The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Business Information Services program is generally available to businesses and entrepreneurs in the Atlantic Canada region, encompassing Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The services are designed to assist both new and existing businesses with a variety of needs, including business planning, financing, regulatory compliance, import and export guidance, and market research. While specific eligibility criteria for grants under "ACOA programs" have not been provided in the provided context, the services are broadly targeted at supporting business start-up, growth, and development within the Atlantic Canadian economic ecosystem.
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There are certain types of companies that are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies involved in illegal activities
- Non-profit organizations
- Individuals without a registered business
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This grant supports a range of business activities aimed at starting and growing businesses by providing crucial information and resources. The eligible projects include planning, financing, legal compliance, market research, and business strategy development.
- Business planning assistance tailored to different stages of business development.
- Access to various funding options including loans and grants.
- Guidance on navigating government regulations related to taxes, permits, and licenses.
- Support and information on importing and exporting goods across Canadian borders.
- Provision of reliable market research information encompassing demographics and consumer trends.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant targets companies in specific areas to promote economic growth and development in Atlantic Canada.
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Viability and potential impact of the project
- Alignment with the agency's objectives
- Feasibility and sustainability of the business plan
- Ability to meet reporting requirements
- Compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines
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Here are additional relevant details regarding ACOA's Business Information Services:
- The Business Information Services are available free of charge and in both official languages.
- A wide array of over 10,000 business templates are available to assist with any business needs.
- Provides reliable market research information, including demographics, potential competitors, and industry performance.
- Offers personalized business planning information and professional business plan review services.
- Guides on different financing options such as loans, grants, and wage subsidies.
- Access to business start-up guides with step-by-step instructions to set up a business.
- Contact support is available via phone or email for assistance in navigating Canadian business resources and program details.
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1-888-576-4444
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