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Artificial Intelligence Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia for 2026

Accelerate AI R&D, hiring, and commercialization with non-dilutive funding. Find provincial and federal programs tailored to Nova Scotia projects.

In Nova Scotia, organizations can access a diverse portfolio of artificial intelligence grants and funding streams covering research, pilot projects, and technology adoption. Programs span federal sources and provincial initiatives that serve Halifax, Cape Breton, Dartmouth, Sydney, and rural communities. This directory outlines opportunities, eligibility, and application steps to help teams plan AI investments with confidence.

174 opportunities available
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) — Business Scale-up and Productivity — ACOA

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Financing to accelerate growth in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Accelerating to Zero Grant Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Accelerating to Zero Grant Program

Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3)
Support for innovative equitable low-carbon transition projects
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada
Grant and FundingOpen

Regional Defence Investment Initiative in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Funding for Atlantic businesses integrating into defence supply chains
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Optimize building energy efficiency with low-cost measures
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)
Grant and FundingOpen

Innovative Communities Fund (ICF)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Supports economic development projects in Atlantic Canadian communities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates and financing for small business energy upgrades
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Community Generator Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Generator Program

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Support for community centres to purchase emergency generators and enhance resilience
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Recreation Capital Grant
Grant and FundingOpen

Community Recreation Capital Grant

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports development of community recreational infrastructure with capital funding
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Culture Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Culture Innovation Fund

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports innovative arts and culture projects addressing social issues
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Strategic Development Initiative
Grant and FundingClosed

Strategic Development Initiative

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports heritage sector revitalization and community partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
START Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

START Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Financial incentives for Nova Scotia employers with a labour need
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Diversity and Community Capacity Fund and Community and Cultural Identities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Diversity and Community Capacity Fund and Community and Cultural Identities Fund

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Support for community diversity and cultural understanding initiatives.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Reciprocity Health Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Reciprocity Health Fund

The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Supports community health initiatives in specific regions
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CBDC General Business Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC General Business Loan

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Rural Atlantic Canada business loan
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Business Energy Rebates
Grant and FundingArchived

Business Energy Rebates

Efficiency Nova Scotia, efficiencyPEI
Rebates on energy efficiency equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 4,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Operate - Activate
Grant and FundingOpen

Operate - Activate

Arts Nova Scotia
Provides operational support for arts organizations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Youth Climate Action Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Youth Climate Action Fund

Halifax Climate Investment, Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3), Bloomberg Philanthropies, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Empowering youth to innovate for climate change solutions
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,400 to $7,000
Eligible Industries
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit
Grant and FundingOpen

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — For Profit

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada for-profit business
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding
Grant and FundingOpen

Atlantic Fisheries Fund – Atlantic innovation, infrastructure or science partnerships funding

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding for innovation, infrastructure and science projects in the Atlantic
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Yarmouth Area Community Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Yarmouth Area Community Fund

The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Supports community projects in Yarmouth area
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Asia Market Development Program
Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceOpen

Asia Market Development Program

Invest Nova Scotia, Government of Nova Scotia
Advice to help you expand into the Asian market
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,462 to $24,000
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CBDC Kick$tart
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Kick$tart

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC), Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Loan for young entrepreneurs in Newfoundland and Labrador
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Launch Export Atlantic Incubator
Other SupportExpert AdviceOpen

Launch Export Atlantic Incubator

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Support from subject matter experts for export capacity
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Grant and FundingOpen

Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Funding for film and television production in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 26% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsArchived

Aboriginal Business Loans — Youth and Womens Loans

Ulnooweg
Loans for Indigenous youth and women entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,500,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationDigital Transformation

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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports Nova Scotian farms adopting sustainable energy-efficient practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Grant and FundingClosed

Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Funding for early-stage businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 40 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Seafood Innovation and Technology Adoption Program (NS-ITAP)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Non-repayable funding for Nova Scotia seafood innovation enhancements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,900 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
CBDC Youth Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Youth Loan

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business loans for young Atlantic Canadians
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit
Grant and FundingClosed

ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Non Profit

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Government of Canada (GC)
Money to future-proof your Atlantic Canada non-profit
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateDigital Transformation
Trade Market Intelligence Service
Expert AdviceOpen

Trade Market Intelligence Service

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Market research support in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Seafood Accelerator Program — Market Access Food Safety Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports overcoming food safety barriers for market access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project
Expert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Immigrant Loan program — Pilot Project

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loans for immigrants to start businesses with support services
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
N
Grant and FundingOpen

Nova Scotia Community Housing Capital Fund

Community Housing Transformation Centre
Financial support for acquiring affordable rental properties in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Mi'kmaw Cultural Activities Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Mi'kmaw Cultural Activities Program

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports cultural activities reinforcing Mi'kmaw traditions and language
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)
Grant and FundingClosed

Job Creation Partnerships (JCP)

Government of Nova Scotia, Employment Nova Scotia
Support for Nova Scotia workers’ skills development
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits
Grant and FundingClosed

Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Non-profits

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to non-profits
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CBDC Young Millionaires Program
Grant and FundingOpen

CBDC Young Millionaires Program

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Support for Atlantic youth to start a business
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 200 $
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Value-adding Equipment Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Value-adding Equipment Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for agricultural and agri-food businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Employment Incentives Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Incentives Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB)
Wage assistance for employers in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Connect2
Grant and FundingClosed

Connect2

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for active transportation projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Foundation — Science Horizons Youth Internship

Clean Foundation
Subsidized intern to help combat climate change
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit
Tax CreditsOpen

Nova Scotia innovation equity tax credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Tax incentive encouraging investment in innovative Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
  • From $1,000 to $5,000,000
  • Up to 45% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Creative Entrepreneurship Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Creative Entrepreneurship Program

Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design
Resources for Cape Breton Island and Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, craft entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases
Grant and FundingClosed

Plant Your Roots Program — Commercial Farm Purchases

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
New Brunswick Digital Media Tax Credit
Tax CreditsClosed

New Brunswick Digital Media Tax Credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for interactive digital media production in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant
Grant and FundingClosed

Plant Your Roots Program — New Entrant

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for new commercial farming in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
CBDC Business counselling
Expert AdviceOpen

CBDC Business counselling

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Business counselling in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
NSCAD University
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

NSCAD University

NSCAD University
Take your idea further with expert researchers
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Europe Market Development Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Europe Market Development Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Development support for Atlantic exporting companies
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

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Energy Training Program for Students
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Energy Training Program for Students

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Energy and Mines (NS)
Funding for Nova Scotia students and recent graduates in the energy sector
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)
Grant and FundingClosed

Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund (FAEEIF)

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial funding for sustainable energy-efficient fisheries practices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Affordable Multifamily Housing Program

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates for energy efficient upgrades in affordable multifamily housing
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Invest Nova Scotia — Incubation

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Incubation facilities for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
CBDC Business Atlantic Forum
Other SupportOpen

CBDC Business Atlantic Forum

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Buy or sell an Atlantic Canadian business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive
Grant and FundingOpen

Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
Supports Nova Scotia employers with workforce training for innovation and productivity
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations
Grant and FundingOpen

Operating Assistance to Cultural Organizations

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports operational costs of established cultural organizations in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)
Grant and FundingClosed

Seafood Expansion and Market Access Program (SeaMArk)

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia seafood businesses in expanding market access
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 99,900 $
  • Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovationDigital Transformation
Organic Certification Rebate Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Organic Certification Rebate Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help farms become certified organic
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationOpen

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)
Collaborate with researchers and access university facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Active Communities Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Active Communities Fund

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia, Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD)
Funding for community movement and activity initiatives
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Student Summer Skills Incentive
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Student Summer Skills Incentive

Government of Nova Scotia
Get a wage subsidy to hire post-secondary students
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
N
Grant and FundingOpen

Nova Scotia’s Community Housing Growth Fund

Community Housing Transformation Centre
Supports affordable housing development through capacity, planning, and research funding.
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Centre for Women in Business
Grant and FundingOpen

Centre for Women in Business

Centre for Women in Business
Training and events for Nova Scotia women entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Community ACCESS-Ability Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Community ACCESS-Ability Program

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage of Nova Scotia
Supports community projects improving accessibility in public spaces
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Nova Scotia Seafood and Agriculture Strategic Investment Fund

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports transformative, innovative projects in Nova Scotia's seafood and agriculture
Eligible Funding
  • From $500,000 to $1,125,000
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia
Grant and FundingClosed

Creative Industries Fund in Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Creative industry global growth funding in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 30,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Researchers And FacilitiesClosed

Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Productivity and innovation expertise in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative
Expert AdviceOpen

CBDC Youth Entrepreneurship Development Initiative

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financing and support for SMEs in Southwest NB
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Fishing Licence Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

Fishing Licence Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan to purchase fishing licence and gear in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed

Atlantic Canada Travel Trade Market Readiness Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Communities of Nova Scotia
Advice for tourism operators in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout
Current Tenders — Nova Scotia
Expert AdviceClosed

Current Tenders — Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia, Public Services and Procurement Canada
Opportunities to sell to the Government of Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Scotians Global Advisors Program
Expert AdviceOpen

Scotians Global Advisors Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Advice for Nova Scotia exporters
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Small Business Loan Guarantee Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

Nova Scotia Co-operative Council
Financing for Nova Scotia small businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports energy efficiency upgrades for non-residential facilities in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 750,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation

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CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)
Expert AdviceOpen

CBDC Self Employment Assistance (Atlantic Region)

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC), Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Support for unemployed Atlantic Canadians to launch a business
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Supports energy efficiency and innovation in Nova Scotia fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Invest Nova Scotia — Investment
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Invest Nova Scotia — Investment

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Early stage investment for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Market Opportunities and Diversification Program
Grant and FundingClosed

Market Opportunities and Diversification Program

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding to help producers with local and export activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 75,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
New Small Business Tax Deduction
Tax CreditsClosed

New Small Business Tax Deduction

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)
Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
Vessel Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Vessel Loan Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loans for fishing vessels, engines and equipment in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout
CBDC Community Development Fund
Other SupportLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Community Development Fund

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial assistance for Atlantic Canadian non-profit associations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 225,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization
CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC NB Small Business Emergency Working Capital Program

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Financial help for small businesses in NB
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Retail trade
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS
Expert AdviceOpen

Innovation Canada — Innovation Advisors in NS

Innovation Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), Government of Canada (GC)
Personalized advisory services for innovators in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Community Economic Development Fund
Grant and FundingClosed

Community Economic Development Fund

Government of Nova Scotia
Funding for sectors and communities to become more competitive
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
NRC — Marine research station
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

NRC — Marine research station

National Research Council Canada (NRC), Government of Canada (GC)
Marine research facility in Ketch Harbour, Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovation
Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Clean Leadership Summer Internships — Nova Scotia

Clean Foundation
Wage subsidies to hire students looking for careers in the clean economy
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 60% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Transportation and warehousing
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Commercial New Construction
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Commercial New Construction

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Incentivizes energy-efficient design for new commercial constructions
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
  • Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program
Grant and FundingOpen

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program

Efficiency Nova Scotia
Energy-efficient rebates for agricultural businesses reducing costs
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate
Nova Scotia Community College
Researchers And FacilitiesOpen

Nova Scotia Community College

Nova Scotia Community College
Explore research partnership opportunities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Impact Your Business — Start-Up Loans

Impact Atlantic
Loans for entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)
Grant and FundingOpen

Unpuzzling: Greening Your Food Manufacturing Operation (Atlantic Companies Only)

Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)
Sustainable food practices support for Atlantic Canada businesses
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
CBDC Micro-Loan Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Micro-Loan Program

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Micro-loan for Nova Scotia entrepreneurs
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Apprenticeship START
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Apprenticeship START

Government of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency (NSAA)
Supports Nova Scotia employers hiring and training apprentices
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
CBDC Innovation Loan
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

CBDC Innovation Loan

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Loan for technology improvements
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure
Grant and FundingClosed

Atlantic Fisheries Fund — Infrastructure

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Government of Canada (GC)
Funding to improve sustainability in Atlantic fisheries
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program
Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen

Local Supplier Food Safety Support Pilot Program

Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia producers in achieving food safety standards
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)
Grant and FundingOpen

Workplace Education Initiative (WEI)

Government of Nova Scotia, Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
Customized, fully funded workplace skills training for Nova Scotians
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning
Grant and FundingOpen

CBDC Business Valuation and Succession Planning

Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)
Funding to conduct business valuations
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax CreditsClosed

Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit

Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NS)
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 67% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

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