Open
Last Update: June 23, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Business Navigators provide guidance for starting a business in Nova Scotia and understanding provincial regulations. They help with registration, permits, licences, inspections, and related start-up resources.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Starting a new business.
- Registering a business.
- Understanding permits, licences, and inspections.
- Getting guidance for specific business types such as restaurants, garages, farms, and food trucks.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New businesses in Nova Scotia.
- Existing businesses operating in Nova Scotia.
- Businesses in sectors such as restaurants, garages, breweries, farms, food trucks, convenience stores, meat plants, accommodations, campgrounds, and events.
Who is not eligible
- General public inquiries not related to opening or conducting business in Nova Scotia.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia.
How to apply
1
Review starter guide
- Review the general starter guide for an overview of how to start a business in Nova Scotia.
2
Select the right guide
- Review the starter guides for an overview of how to start specific types of businesses.
- Choose the guide that matches your business type, such as a brewery, garage, restaurant, or food truck.
3
Contact a navigator
- Use the Business Navigator Contact Form to ask questions related to opening or conducting business in Nova Scotia.
- Contact a Business Navigator by phone, email, or online form for help with registration, permits, licences, inspections, and financing resources.
Processing and Agreement
- A Business Navigator reviews the inquiry after submission.
- The Navigator contacts the applicant within one business day.
- The Navigator completes an assessment and researches the requirements.
- The information is then provided to the applicant, with follow-up if needed.
Additional information
- Business Navigators provide personalized guidance for new businesses.
- They can help identify licences, permits, and inspections.
- Support is available by phone, email, or online form.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Business Navigators - NS Program
What is the Business Navigators - NS?
Business Navigators provide guidance for starting a business in Nova Scotia and understanding provincial regulations. They help with registration, permits, licences, inspections, and related start-up resources.
Who is eligible for the Business Navigators - NS program?
To be eligible for the Business Navigators - NS program, you must:
Businesses in Nova Scotia.
New or operating businesses needing regulatory guidance.
What expenses are eligible under Business Navigators - NS?
Starting a new business.
Registering a business.
Understanding permits, licences, and inspections.
Getting guidance for specific business types such as restaurants, garages, farms, and food trucks.
Who can I contact for more information about the Business Navigators - NS?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at biznav@novascotia.ca or by phone at 902-424-4475.
Where is the Business Navigators - NS available?
The Business Navigators - NS program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Business Navigators - NS a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Business Navigators - NS is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Business Navigators - NS?
Business Navigators - NS is funded by Government of Nova Scotia