How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS?

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada, Innovation Canada

What are Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS's eligibility criterias?

Businesses must be seeking assistance from Innovation Advisors in navigating government programs and services for growth. Companies should be looking to leverage government resources for financing, technical advice, or market expertise.

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS

Last Update: July 22, 2025

NS, Canada

Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Government of Canada
Innovation Canada

Program status

Open

Overview of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS program

If you're developing a new product, technology or process, an Innovation Advisor can provide you with free, one-on-one assistance to help you find the government supports that are right for your business. Our advisors a

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

Innovation Canada’s Innovation Advisors program offers support to Canadian businesses by leveraging their vast networks and experiences. This grants initiative focuses primarily on connecting businesses with the right government programs and services to promote growth and innovation.

Providing personalized advice and support for accessing government funding.
Facilitating connections to technical advice and expertise.
Offering insights into foreign market opportunities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 70,000

Creating an online educational platform to teach coding to children

$ 80,000

Launching a new eco-friendly packaging line to reduce plastic waste

$ 75,000

Developing an AI-powered fintech solution to improve user experience

$ 80,000

Developing a smart irrigation system for local farms

$ 75,000

Launching a mobile app for remote health consultations

$ 85,000

Establishing a community workshop for local artisans

Eligibility criteria of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS program

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

Eligibility criteria of the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS program

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

How to apply to the Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS program

Contact the toll-free number provided or send your details online.

Innovation Advisors will get in touch to discuss your needs and eligibility.

Receive guidance on government programs and services available for your business.

Additional information

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.

Contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)

1-833-201-4358

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