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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 350,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Get a rebate of up to $3,750,000 to cover up to 25% of the project costs for improving your production processes or waste stream processing, for entering new markets and/or producing new products, or establishing new production facilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementation of new, significantly improved, or more sustainable production processes
- Projects that improve sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy use, waste reduction, or emissions reduction
- Scaling production capacity, entering new markets, or producing new products
- Establishing new production facilities in Nova Scotia
- Value-added processing for forestry, seafood, and agriculture
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Schedule of eligible project costs
- Historical financial statements
- Additional financial information if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nova Scotia companies
- Canadian-incorporated taxable corporations
- Businesses with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia
- New companies planning a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia
Who is not eligible
Some types of companies may not be eligible for the Innovation Rebate Program. Eligibility restrictions may apply to certain types of companies based on industry affiliations or specific criteria.
- Companies not based in Nova Scotia.
- Companies with a total budgeted Nova Scotia investment of less than $350,000.
- Companies involved in activities that do not align with the program's objectives.
Eligible expenses
- Direct costs of advanced machinery, equipment, technology, software, and hardware, including transportation and commissioning
- Used equipment, new building work, and related consulting, engineering, subcontracting, labour, and certification costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Rolling stock and watercraft
- Costs already eligible under the Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
- Costs for projects already receiving other Invest Nova Scotia incentives, such as a payroll rebate
- Taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility under the program guidelines
- Approved projects receive a Letter of Offer setting out the rebate terms
- Funding is subject to budget availability
- Payment is issued after required deliverables are submitted and approved
Additional information
Here is additional relevant detail for this grant:
- The project must be completed within 3 years from the date an application is approved.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Innovation Rebate Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Innovation Rebate Program. 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 Innovation Rebate Program?
Get a rebate of up to $3,750,000 to cover up to 25% of the project costs for improving your production processes or waste stream processing, for entering new markets and/or producing new products, or establishing new production facilities.
Who is eligible for the Innovation Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the Innovation Rebate Program program, you must:
Taxable Canadian corporation
Nova Scotia establishment
Financially viable business
What expenses are eligible under Innovation Rebate Program?
Implementation of new, significantly improved, or more sustainable production processes
Projects that improve sustainability, energy efficiency, renewable energy use, waste reduction, or emissions reduction
Scaling production capacity, entering new markets, or producing new products
Establishing new production facilities in Nova Scotia
Value-added processing for forestry, seafood, and agriculture
Who can I contact for more information about the Innovation Rebate Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia or by phone at 902-424-8670.
Where is the Innovation Rebate Program available?
The Innovation Rebate Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Innovation Rebate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Innovation Rebate Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Innovation Rebate Program?
Innovation Rebate Program is funded by Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia