Deadline Date: July 08, 2026
The Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate Program provides support to early-stage technology start-ups in Nova Scotia by helping them advance more quickly toward market readiness through structured support, funding and targeted growth assistance.
The program prioritizes sales and go-to-market execution, revenue scaling and pipeline building, marketing and customer acquisition efficiency, and operational readiness for growth, with additional emphasis on workshops and sales training designed to strengthen commercial performance.
The Growth Stream is intended for businesses with minimal regulatory barriers and scalable digital models such as SaaS, AI-driven solutions without regulatory approval requirements, and digital platforms with repeatable sales processes. It is particularly suited to companies that are already in-market or demonstrating traction through pilots and customer usage, where growth is primarily driven through revenue generation rather than heavy reliance on external capital.
Funding is provided at $30,000 in non-dilutive, non-repayable support delivered on a reimbursement basis through eligible expense claims, with up to $15,000 permitted for founder salaries. Eligibility is limited to early-stage technology start-ups operating within the Nova Scotia ecosystem that can align their development stage and market readiness with the requirements of one of the program’s two streams, with both streams sharing the same foundational entry criteria but differing in terms of commercialization pathway suitability.
For more information, visit Invest Nova Scotia.
