Nova Scotia Marine Products Innovation & Technology Adoption Program — Infrastructure ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the seafood and marine products sector - Seafood processors and value-added product manufacturers - Fish and shellfish harvesters with processing or production operations - Aquaculture operations involved in fish and shellfish farming - Cooperative entities in the marine products industry - Businesses must be registered and operating in Nova Scotia - Applicants must demonstrate active involvement in seafood production, processing, or value-added product development ### 💰 Funding Details - Non-repayable grant (forgivable funding) - Specific grant amount not detailed in program description (varies by project scope) - Likely matching requirement — applicants may need to contribute a percentage of total project costs (typical for Nova Scotia programs: 20-50% match) - Funding focuses on infrastructure investments with long-term operational benefits - No loan repayment obligations ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - New technology acquisition and installation for production efficiency - Equipment upgrades to improve processing capabilities - Infrastructure improvements for sustainability and operational efficiency - Process modernization to increase product quality and volume - Value-added product development infrastructure - Quality assurance and food safety systems - Sustainability-focused equipment (energy efficiency, waste reduction) - Facility upgrades supporting higher-volume, higher-quality seafood production ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Projects must demonstrate improved efficiency and sustainability outcomes - Focus on increasing volume and quality of seafood products with value-added positioning - Applicants must have a viable business plan with clear ROI projections - Infrastructure investments must support long-term operational benefits - Projects likely subject to timeline milestones for equipment installation and completion - May require progress reporting and proof of technology implementation - Funding contingent on maintaining seafood production operations in Nova Scotia - Applications must align with provincial marine industry development objectives - Potential requirement