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CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) - Nova Scotia - Canada
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CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)

Enhances seafood operations through technology and process adoption
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 99,900
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

The CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) offers up to $99,900 to eligible seafood companies in New Brunswick to adopt new technologies, enhancing productivity, quality, and sustainability. Eligible activities include technology adoption, adaptation or piloting, and research and development projects in the seafood sector.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,900 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Nova Scotia
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Indigenous Peoples

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Adoption of new technologies and/or equipment for use in existing facilities or operations.
  • Adaptation or piloting of new technologies or equipment new to the Seafood Sector in New Brunswick.
  • Research and Development of new technologies, processes, and/or equipment.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Commercial enterprises with primary activities in the Seafood Sector based in New Brunswick
  • Indigenous Organizations engaged in the Seafood Sector in New Brunswick
  • Primary and/or secondary processors of seafood products sustainably harvested in Atlantic Canada
  • Aquaculture businesses, both land-based and marine, located in New Brunswick
  • Entities involved in the harvesting of fish or crustaceans approved for commercial fishery by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in New Brunswick
  • Equipment manufacturers or service providers situated in New Brunswick that qualify for Research and Development

Eligible expenses

  • Acquisition and installation related costs for new production technology.
  • Training provided by the equipment manufacturer or supplier.
  • Professional, technical, or other contracted services required to adapt technology to specific operational needs.
  • Incremental capital and operational costs related to the development of new equipment, processes, or technologies, including salaries and wages for prototypes.
  • Acquisition of innovative fishing gear.
  • Acquisition of fishing gear for new or emerging fisheries.
  • Acquisition and installation of innovative on-vessel catch holding or handling equipment.
  • Acquisition of innovative on-land catch holding and handling equipment.
  • Acquisition and installation of innovative on-vessel productivity-enhancing equipment or technology.
  • Acquisition and installation of on-vessel sustainability-enhancing equipment such as rope-safe stabilizers, rope-safe propulsion, or emission reduction systems.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Province of New Brunswick, Canada.

Additional information

  • Successful applicants must achieve project completion before January 1st, 2026, to be eligible for reimbursement.
  • The reimbursement rate is dependent on the company size.
  • The S-TAP program is funded by the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

Contacts

1-888-303-2232

Frequently Asked Questions about the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)?

The CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) offers up to $99,900 to eligible seafood companies in New Brunswick to adopt new technologies, enhancing productivity, quality, and sustainability. Eligible activities include technology adoption, adaptation or piloting, and research and development projects in the seafood sector.

How much funding can be received?

CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $99,900 per project.

Who is eligible for the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) program?

To be eligible for the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) program, you must: The applicant must be a commercial enterprise, including Indigenous Organizations, with primary commercial activity in the Seafood Sector in New Brunswick.

What expenses are eligible under CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)?

Adoption of new technologies and/or equipment for use in existing facilities or operations. Adaptation or piloting of new technologies or equipment new to the Seafood Sector in New Brunswick. Research and Development of new technologies, processes, and/or equipment.

Who can I contact for more information about the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)?

You can contact Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC) or by phone at 1-888-303-2232.

Where is the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) available?

The CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Is the CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP) is a Grant and Funding

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