Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS

The Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS program supports businesses with advisory services rather than direct financing. It leverages expert networks to connect businesses with applicable government programs and services.

Eligibility for the Innovation Advisor service involves meeting several business and operational requirements.

• The company must be incorporated.
• The company should be ready to grow or scale.
• The company must be looking to create a new product, service, or process.

Who is eligible?

If you're incorporated and looking to grow or scale, you're potentially eligible to connect with an Innovation Advisor.

Eligible expenses

Eligible projects for this grant focus on supporting business growth and development through strategic planning and leveraging government programs. Initiatives should aim to enhance market access, foster innovation, and provide technical and financial guidance to businesses at different stages.

• Development of strategic business growth plans and scaling operations.
• Creation and launch of innovative products or services.
• Seeking technical advice and financial modeling for improved business efficiency.
• International market expansion and go-to-market strategy development.
• Securing government programs and resources to aid business growth.

Eligible geographic areas

The Innovation Advisors service, being part of Innovation Canada, spans various regions across Canada as indicated by the advisors' locations. This suggests that businesses throughout Canada could potentially benefit from such programs.

• Pacific and Yukon
• Prairies and Northwest Territories
• Ontario
• Quebec and Nunavut
• Atlantic provinces

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The advisors consider various factors to assess the eligibility and potential impact of applicants.

• Business viability and growth potential
• Evidence of innovation and market need
• Capacity to leverage government programs
• Potential job creation and economic impact
• Alignment with government priorities and sector targets

Here are additional relevant details for this grant opportunity through Innovation Canada:

• Innovation Advisors come from diverse backgrounds like entrepreneurship, private sector experience, and specific industry expertise.
• The service offers tailored advice connecting businesses to government resources beyond just funding, including technical advice and market expertise.
• Innovation Advisors are located across different regions in Canada, offering region-specific insights and connections.
• Advisors have extensive networks in both public and private sectors, which can be leveraged to support business growth.
• Contact can be initiated toll-free with support available across all Canadian time zones during business hours.