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Seafood Accelerator Program
Funding for Nova Scotia seafood businesses
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $15,000 per year to support Nova Scotia-based seafood companies. It helps with product development, quality and food safety, and market access activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : July 30, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Improving existing seafood products.
- Developing new seafood products.
- Accessing new markets through food safety certification.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Program guidelines submission requirements
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Nova Scotia-based seafood companies.
Eligible expenses
- Product development services, including packaging, process development, regulatory expertise, and food labelling.
- Quality and food safety work, including gap assessments, program updates, pre-audit support, internal audits, and training.
- Analytical testing, including shelf-life, nutritional content, and chemical analysis.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Additional information
- Free technical advice is available for Nova Scotia-based companies.
- Applications must be sent by email to seafood@perennia.ca.
- The program is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
- Program guidelines and stream-specific application forms are available online.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Seafood Accelerator Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Seafood Accelerator 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 Seafood Accelerator Program?
This program offers up to $15,000 per year to support Nova Scotia-based seafood companies. It helps with product development, quality and food safety, and market access activities.
How much funding can be received?
Seafood Accelerator Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Seafood Accelerator Program program?
To be eligible for the Seafood Accelerator Program program, you must:
Nova Scotia-based seafood company.
Project in product development, quality, or food safety.
Project aligned with program guidelines.
What expenses are eligible under Seafood Accelerator Program?
Improving existing seafood products.
Developing new seafood products.
Accessing new markets through food safety certification.
Who can I contact for more information about the Seafood Accelerator Program?
You can contact Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation by email at seafood@perennia.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Seafood Accelerator Program available?
The Seafood Accelerator Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Seafood Accelerator Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Seafood Accelerator Program is a Grant and Funding