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Innovate to Opportunity Hiring Incentive

This program has been retired. Please consult the Graduate to Opportunity program in its place. Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Subsidy Description:Innovate to Opportunity (ITO) is providing Nova Scotia SMEs an incentive to hire recent masters and PhD grads for jobs that are focused on research and innovation that will help businesses begin, prepare for,…

Nova Scotia Small Business: 2023 Guide to Business in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia Small Business: 2023 Guide to Business in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is known for lobster, blueberries, and the stunning Cabot Trail… But did you know Nova Scotia also has a growing population and some unique business opportunities? In this guide we cover everything you need to know about Nova Scotia small business – from major industries in NS to how to start a business…

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Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

Amount: $ 30,000,000.00 Type of Program:Tax Credit Description:The Nova Scotia Capital Investment Tax Credit (CITC) is a 15% refundable corporate income tax credit claimed by eligible corporations for capital equipment acquired for use in Nova Scotia on or after January 1, 2015. The capital equipment must be acquired as part of an “approved project”.The CITC…

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Nova Scotia Innovation Equity Tax Credit

Amount: $ 112,500 Type of Program:Tax Credit Description:The Innovation Equity Tax Credit (Innovation ETC) is a non-refundable personal and corporate income tax credit available to eligible investors who invest in an approved corporation. The credit is meant to encourage investors to make equity capital investments in eligible Nova Scotia small and medium corporations engaged in…

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Nova Scotia Small Business Loan Guarantee Program

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…