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,…
Amount:No Fixed Amount Type of Program:Subsidy Description:The START program offers financial incentives to businesses and organizations that have business locations and jobs in Nova Scotia to help them hire Nova Scotians who need work experience. There will be a focus on SMEs.Benefits of the Nova Scotia Start Program:The Start Program provides a range of career…
Amount:$100,000 Type of Program:Grants Description:The Business Development Support Program assists Newfoundland and Labrador SMEs with opportunities to increase their productivity and improve their competitiveness. Funding is available for productivity improvements, knowledge development, market development and/or professional technical advice.Comments on Funding:Funding is in the form of a non-repayable contribution(s) to a maximum amount of $100,000 per…
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:Grants Description:The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program helps Nova Scotia SMEs access direct assistance from post-secondary institutions to help make their business more productive and innovative. Vouchers are used to obtain services from eligible Service Providers.There are two tiers of the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program: Tier 1: for eligible…
