Invest Nova Scotia — Soutien aux jeunes entreprises

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in Nova Scotia - Businesses in the agriculture sector - Agri-food processors and producers - Bioeconomy companies - Clean technology firms and related sector businesses - Sole proprietors and incorporated businesses with operations in Nova Scotia - Businesses must be registered and operating legally in the province ### 💰 Funding Details - Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $40,000 per recipient - Cost Coverage: 90% of eligible project costs covered by the grant - Applicant Contribution: Minimum 10% cost-sharing required from the business - Repayability: Non-repayable contribution (grant, not loan) - Matching Ratio: 90/10 split (Invest Nova Scotia/applicant) ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Project implementation and execution costs - Technology adoption and equipment deployment - Business development and commercialization activities - Professional services and consulting fees related to project delivery - Training and capacity-building for staff - Marketing and market development initiatives within approved sectors - Infrastructure and operational improvements for sector growth - Costs directly tied to putting the approved project into action ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must align with Nova Scotia's priorities in agriculture, agri-food, bioeconomy, or clean technology sectors - Applicants receive business guidance and mentorship as a program requirement - Recipients must demonstrate commitment to project completion with their 10% cost-sharing contribution - Grant is contingent on project approval and eligibility verification - Funds must be used for the approved project scope only - Applicants must maintain legal business standing throughout the funding period - Project implementation timeline and milestone reporting may be required - Eligible costs must be incurred during the approved project period