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Digital Boost 3.0
Digital support for AI, data and cybersecurity
Last Update: June 15, 2026
Funding available
$ 37,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
Digital Boost 3.0 supports New Brunswick businesses in improving digital capabilities in AI, data, and cybersecurity. It funds eligible assessment and implementation projects, with support of up to 75% of costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Increase operational productivity
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 37,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digital assessments in data, AI, and cybersecurity
- Implementation of eligible digital improvement projects
- Technology transformation projects to improve productivity, resilience, and export potential
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New Brunswick businesses
- For-profit companies
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- IT services firms from Atlantic Canada, for the provider side
Who is not eligible
- Retail and wholesale businesses
- Real estate businesses
- Government services organizations
- Social services organizations
- Softwood lumber businesses
- Professional services firms
Eligible expenses
- Assessment costs for digital projects in data, AI, and cybersecurity
- Implementation costs for eligible digital projects
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
- Atlantic Canada, for IT service providers
Selection criteria
- Strong growth and scaling potential
- Export focus within Canada or internationally
- Desire for a digital business culture
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program information
- Check the program details and confirm your company and project fit the stated criteria.
- Step 2: Work with a solution provider
- Connect with a Digital Boost 3.0 Solution Provider for your project.
- Step 3: Submit your application
- Apply through CollabHub.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are currently being placed on a waiting list due to full capacity.
- Projects must be carried out with a Digital Boost 3.0 Solution Provider.
Additional information
- The program is currently full and applications may be placed on a waiting list.
- Applicants must work with a Digital Boost 3.0 Solution Provider.
- CollabHub is the reference platform for program information.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Digital Boost 3.0 Program
What is the Digital Boost 3.0?
Digital Boost 3.0 supports New Brunswick businesses in improving digital capabilities in AI, data, and cybersecurity. It funds eligible assessment and implementation projects, with support of up to 75% of costs.
How much funding can be received?
Digital Boost 3.0 Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $37,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Digital Boost 3.0 program?
To be eligible for the Digital Boost 3.0 program, you must:
New Brunswick-based head office
For-profit, profitable business
Minimum $2 million annual revenue
What expenses are eligible under Digital Boost 3.0?
Digital assessments in data, AI, and cybersecurity
Implementation of eligible digital improvement projects
Technology transformation projects to improve productivity, resilience, and export potential
Who can I contact for more information about the Digital Boost 3.0?
You can contact Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).
Where is the Digital Boost 3.0 available?
The Digital Boost 3.0 program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Digital Boost 3.0 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Digital Boost 3.0 is a Partnering and Collaboration