Artificial Intelligence Grants and Funding in Nova Scotia for 2026
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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.
169 opportunities available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 14,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Clean Foundation — Green Jobs
Clean FoundationSubsidy to hire interns in the natural resources sector
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Self-Employment Program (Nova Scotia)
Government of Nova ScotiaTraining for unemployed workers to start a business in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC First-time Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Atlantic Canada start-up loan
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Limestone Trucking Assistance Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding to defray the cost of trucking limestone
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 32,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI) - Capacity Building (Business Development)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Supports Indigenous communities in business and fisheries development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Acceleration Initiatives
Government of Nova ScotiaMoney and advice for Nova Scotia innovators
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Strategic Development Initiative
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and HeritageSupports 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

Grant and FundingOpen
Early Years Continuing Education Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFinancial support for continuing education for childcare providers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Expert AdviceClosed
Atlantic Immigration Program
ImmigrationHire qualified foreign workers permanently in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Efficiency Nova ScotiaIncentives for reducing electricity use in commercial and institutional buildings
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingClosed
CBDC Seafood Technology Adoption Program (S-TAP)
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Enhances seafood operations through technology and process adoption
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 99,900 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and Climate

Tax CreditsClosed
Labour-Sponsored Venture-Capital Tax Credit
Government of Nova ScotiaTax credit to support Nova Scotia SMEs
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
Food Ventures Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports Nova Scotia food businesses with quality and safety services
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation

Grant and FundingArchived
Atlantic Innovation Fund — Universities, Colleges and Research Institutions
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding for R&D in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Social Enterprise Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loans for social enterprises in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 150,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationConstruction and Renovation Business Buyout

Tax CreditsOpen
Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit
Government of Nova ScotiaRefundable corporate tax credit for qualifying Nova Scotia investments
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000,000 to $100,000,000
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Invest Nova Scotia — Payroll Rebate
Government of Nova ScotiaPayroll rebate for Nova Scotia companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyBusiness BuyoutInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — General
UlnoowegLoans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Disaster Financial Assistance Program — Small Business
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for Nova Scotia wildfire damage to small businesses
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Expert AdviceOpen
Tourism Digital Assistance Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for digital marketing in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Other SupportOpen
Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit
Government of Nova ScotiaHow to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation

Expert AdviceOpen
CBDC Women in Business New Brunswick
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Advice for women entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
CBDC Chaleur Future Entrepreneur Loan
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Loan for young entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Joan Feynman Climate Change Fund
Rural Communities Foundation of Nova ScotiaSupports rural community climate change action
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
GradWorks — Employer Incentive Program
Nova Scotia Community CollegeConnect with skilled graduates in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,360 $
- Up to 66% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
- Utilities
- Construction
Types of eligible projects

Tax CreditsClosed
Nova Scotia Research and Development Tax Credit
Government of Nova ScotiaTax credit for R&D in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
E K M Health Foundation
Eastern Kings Memorial Health FoundationSupports community health initiatives in Eastern Kings
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change Program
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding to support the Agricultural sector in climate change
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Product Development and Technical Support
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports Nova Scotia seafood companies in product development and safety
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Seafood Accelerator Program – Quality and Food Safety
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports Nova Scotia seafood companies in quality and food safety projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Hire for Talent
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)Resources to build an inclusive workforce in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyHuman ResourcesInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
Small-Scale Food and Beverage Processing Equipment Program
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports small-scale food and beverage equipment purchases in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Other SupportExpert AdviceClosed
ACOA Business Information Services — New Brunswick
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Free advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in New Brunswick
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding to recover Atlantic's Indigenous-led aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Technology

Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA Jobs and Growth Fund — Indigenous Stream
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Money to future-proof your Indigenous-led business in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Researchers And FacilitiesExpert AdviceOpen
NRC — Zebrafish research facility
National Research Council Canada (NRC)Zebrafish research facility in Halifax
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Tourism Growth Program in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Supports Atlantic Canadian tourism projects that enhance year-round visitor experiences
Eligible Funding
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects

Other SupportOpen
ACOA Industrial and Technological Benefits policy
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Help with defence procurement for Atlantic contractors
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Wellness Fund
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)Supports community-led health promotion initiatives
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $3,500
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund
Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA)Supports health equity research and innovation projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingClosed
ACOA — Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Funding to recover Atlantic aerospace sector
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation

Grant and FundingClosed
Low Carbon Communities
Government of Nova ScotiaFunding for low-carbon solutions projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 75,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Aboriginal Business Loans — Micro Loans
UlnoowegSmall loans for Indigenous entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyBusiness Buyout

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

Grant and FundingClosed
Nova Scotia Health Mental Health & Addictions Program Grants
Mental Health Foundation of Nova ScotiaFunding to enhance mental health support services.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) Program
Government of Nova ScotiaSubsidy for Nova Scotia graduate salaries
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
N
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Black Community Housing Fund
Community Housing Transformation CentreSupports community housing initiatives for Black communities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
N
Grant and FundingOpen
Nova Scotia Community Housing Capital Fund
Community Housing Transformation CentreFinancial support for acquiring affordable rental properties in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
ArtsSmarts
Art Gallery of Nova ScotiaSupports cultural and arts education projects in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture CorporationSupports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly agricultural practices
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 85% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact AtlanticLoans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources

Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateInnovation

Expert AdviceOpen
ACOA Business Information Services — Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)Advice and expertise for entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationBusiness Buyout

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Generator Program
Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and HeritageSupport 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

Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Options Youth Subsidy Program
Saint Mary's University (SMU)Wage subsidy for hiring young workers in N.S.
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources

Grant and FundingOpen
Age-Friendly Communities Grant
Nova Scotia Department of Seniors and Long-Term CareFunding for projects supporting active and engaged seniors in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Community Investment Grant Program
Credit Union AtlanticSupports community development, social impact, and sustainability projects.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
HCi3 Grant Program
HCi3 FundSupports innovative local greenhouse gas reduction projects
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Construction
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Innovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Sponsorship or Donation Requests
Nova Scotia PowerSupport for youth and environmental community initiatives
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate

Grant and FundingOpen
For the Good of Our Community Fund
NSLCSupports community well-being initiatives addressing critical local needs
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $20,000
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingClosed
Anti-Black Racism Grants
Halifax Regional MunicipalitySupports community-led efforts to combat anti-Black racism.
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Researchers And FacilitiesOpen
Acadia University
Acadia UniversityWork with researchers and access facilities at Acadia University
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation

Grant and FundingOpen
Fonds Communautaire Du Grand-Havre
The Community Foundation of Nova ScotiaSupports community development and French language promotion activities
Eligible Funding
- From $4,000 to $4,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Mi'kmaq Arts Program
Arts Nova ScotiaSupports Mi'kmaq artists with funding for art development and presentation
Eligible Funding
- From $500 to $15,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Grants to Organizations and Groups
Arts Nova ScotiaFinancial support for arts organizations and artist groups in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects

Grant and FundingOpen
Canadian Experiences Fund - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)Funding to develop and enhance tourism experiences and facilities
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateHuman Resources

Grant and FundingOpening Soon
Nova Scotia — Export Development Program
Government of Nova ScotiaSupport for export growth in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Commercialization

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova ScotiaLoan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
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