Updated May 2026

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.

308 programs available

Tax CreditsClosed
Public Service Bodies' Rebate for Qualifying Non-profit Organizations Resident Only in Nova Scotia
Government of Canada
GST/HST rebate for eligible Nova Scotia non-profits
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
MRDO Post Doctoral Fellow Awards Program 2026
University Internal Medicine Research Foundation (UIMRF)
Postdoctoral research support in medicine
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 65,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
West Hants Community Fund
The Community Foundation of Nova Scotia (CFNS)
Funding for local Hants West initiatives
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
NS, Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
ACOA — Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (REGI)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Supporting innovative housing solutions and construction technologies in Canada
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
NB, NL, NS, PE, Canada
Grant and FundingClosed
Call for applications to administer the Vaccine Injury Support Program
Government of Canada
Administer Canada’s vaccine injury support program
Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Canada
Grant and FundingOpen
Perennia — On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF)
Perennia Food and Agriculture Corporation
Supports Nova Scotia farmers adopting climate-friendly practices
NS, Canada
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
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Impact Your Business — Expansion Financing
Impact Atlantic
Loans for young entrepreneurs in urban Atlantic Canada
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman Resources
NS, Canada
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Aquaculture Loan Program
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (NS)
Loan for aquaculture businesses in Nova Scotia
NS, Canada
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
NS, Canada