Amount:$500,000 Type of Program:Loan Guarantee Description:The Small Business Loan Guarantee Program delivers better financial assistance for the start-up and expansion of small businesses in Nova Scotia by providing them loan guarantees.Credit unions are the only financial provider to offer access to the financing program and they can provide financing up to $500,000 in the form…
Amount:$1,000,000.00 Type of Program:Loan & Investment Description:The Business Investment Program provides term loans and equity investments to Newfoundland and Labrador SMEs in strategic growth sectors as identified by Industry, Energy and Technology (IET). The fund is also available to businesses which have export potential and require assistance to enter or expand in external markets.Funds are…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Subsidy Description:The Co-op Education Incentive (CO-OP) provides wage assistance to organizations that offer career-related work experiences for university and college co-operative students. Agreements run from 12 to 16 consecutive weeks per term, depending on the requirements of the cooperative program. Comments on Funding:Funding is a subsidy of $7.50 an hour ($9.00…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Subsidy Description:Graduate to Opportunity (GTO) is helping to build a stronger workforce and retain young people in Nova Scotia with a salary incentive that makes it easier to hire recent graduates. Comments on Funding:Funding is 25% of the first year’s salary – 35% if the new graduate is a member of…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Investment Description:The Nova Scotia First Fund provides financing for emerging venture-grade technology companies with high growth potential and attractive risk-return prospects. Target industries include information technology, life sciences, clean technology and ocean technology. Comments on Funding:The fund co-invests with institutional, private sector and angel investors from across Canada and beyond….
