Grant consulting for Atlantic Canada businesses

We help Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs and business leaders unlock the full potential of government financial support. Our specialists assess your unique situation, identify the provincial and federal grants, tax credits, and loans that align with your goals, and prepare winning applications from start to finish. We stay by your side until the funds are in your hands, helping you increase your chances of approval and accelerating the growth and competitiveness of your business.

From research to securing grants

The world of grants is vast and complex. helloDarwin supports you at every step of the process. Our grant experts will guide you to optimize and maximize your funds. Here’s an overview of how we assist you.

Grant scouting for your business

Active monitoring of grants and tax credits based on your investment plans to identify all relevant opportunities in advance.

Strategic plan and validation with funders

A personalized plan is developed by our team of analysts. We directly contact funders to validate the eligibility of your projects.

Writing your funding applications

Our team of analysts takes care of everything: gathering information, technical writing, and strategic positioning to maximize your chances of approval.

Financing solutions for your projects

Quickly secure the provincial or federal grants that will drive your projects forward — in any industry.

ACOA

ACOA drives regional prosperity in Atlantic Canada through funding, innovation support, and community development to boost jobs and growth.

CanExport SME

CanExport SME offers up to $50,000 to help Canadian businesses fund export marketing and expand into new international markets.

SR&ED Tax Credit

The SR&ED tax credit rewards Canadian businesses for investing in R&D by offering valuable tax incentives on eligible innovation, development, and experimental activities.

NGen

NGen’s Advanced Manufacturing Challenge offers up to $8 million to fund 40% of collaborative projects that scale advanced manufacturing tech.

iMHZEV

The iMHZEV program offers hefty incentives (up to $200 000/vehicle) to help Canadian businesses purchase or lease medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, reducing GHGs.

Canada Summer Jobs

Canada Summer Jobs offers wage subsidies to employers to hire youth aged 15–30 for summer jobs, supporting skill development and career experience.

$8.2B

in total available amount of grants

+10 000

available canadian funding programs

$150K

obtained on average per company

25K

businesses helped by helloDarwin

Free

/ MONTH

Free forever.

Find the grants your business is eligible for and estimate your funding potential.

Key features:

Access to our grant search engine

Access to grant profiles

Estimation of potential grant eligibility

Monthly and weekly grant reports

Pro

$249

/ MONTH

Monthly

Yearly

Access the information, the right tools, and our expertise, when you need it.

All free features plus:

AI assistant specialized in grants

Personalized real-time alerts

Practical guides and exclusive templates

Consultation with an expert to align your grant potential

Consulting

Custom

Dedicated team

Perfect for your unique needs.

Achieve your funding goals with a strategic team by your side and a platform to support you.

Everything included in the platform Pro plus :

Writing and management of all your grants

A specialized team in government funds assigned to your business

Full management of your tenders

Annual strategic plan and regular updates

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Frequently asked questions about our service for Atlantic Canada businesses

Discover the most common questions Atlantic Canada businesses across all industries have about accessing government funding — and how helloDarwin can guide you to the best program for your needs.

How can helloDarwin support my funding process?

helloDarwin can review your business profile, identify relevant programs, prioritize opportunities, and support the preparation of clear funding applications.

What types of government funding are available for businesses in Atlantic Canada?

Businesses can access grants, repayable contributions, tax credits, and loans from programs offered by ACOA, provincial governments, and federal initiatives.

Who is eligible to apply for funding?

Eligibility depends on the program, but generally small and medium-sized businesses, non-profits, and startups in Atlantic Canada can apply.

Are there specific programs for rural or coastal communities?

Yes. Programs exist to support rural economic development, fisheries, tourism, and other key Atlantic industries.