Invest Nova Scotia

01/04/2026

Submissions are now open for the Productivity & Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP)!

Nova Scotia businesses can access funding to advance applied innovation projects that deliver real, measurable outcomes – whether you're developing new products, improving processes, or strengthening operations.

Program highlights:
• Tier 1: Up to $15,000 for new projects
• Tier 2: Up to $25,000 to build on prior work
• Work with Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions
• Focus on practical projects with clear business impact

Projects may include applied research, prototyping, technical development, testing, and more, including advanced data and AI initiatives.

📅 Application deadline: May 15, 2026

If you have a defined project and technical need, this program is a great opportunity to accelerate innovation and boost competitiveness.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4dVsQOw
👉 Connect with your Regional Business Development Advisor to get started: https://bit.ly/3PFcJe8

26/03/2026

Scient Analytics and its founder & CEO Masoud Aali are transforming how we explore critical minerals, bringing unprecedented speed, precision, and environmental responsibility to the process.

By leveraging advanced imaging and data analytics, the Halifax-based start-up is helping reduce exploration risk while unlocking smarter, more efficient resource development.

Read how they’re pushing the boundaries of mineral exploration and strengthening Canada’s critical minerals future: https://hubs.la/Q048gmQN0

19/03/2026

📢 Last call to register for Trade Days!

Ready to take your business beyond Nova Scotia? Don’t miss your chance to attend Trade Days 2026, a unique two-day event to help you diversify, enter new markets, and grow globally.

📅 March 25–26, 2026
📍 Halifax Convention Centre

As a proud partner, we’re excited to support this no-cost event bringing together exporters, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, and business associations looking to strengthen Nova Scotia’s export ecosystem.

What to expect:
🔹 Day 1 – Discover Your Next Opportunity
Connect with trade commissioners and market experts through practical workshops and discussions focused on high-potential global markets.

🔹 Day 2 – Real Stories, Real Growth
Hear directly from successful exporters during the Growing Exports Symposium as they share insights, lessons learned, and strategies for navigating international markets.

If your business is ready to expand its reach, this is a must-attend opportunity to gain valuable market insights, build connections, and learn how to take your products and services to the world.

🗓️ Register by March 18, 2026 at https://hubs.la/Q047clrb0

Presented by:
Nova Scotia Government Trade Commissioner Service - Global Affairs Canada Atlantic Canada opportunities Agency Dalhousie University Saint Mary's University Halifax Export Development Canada - Exportation et développement Canada

Practical Tools.

13/03/2026

Ready to take your business beyond Nova Scotia? 🌍

Join us at Trade Days 2026, a unique two-day event bringing together the best minds in trade to help Nova Scotia businesses diversify, expand into new markets, and grow globally
📅 March 25–26, 2026
📍 Halifax Convention Centre

As a proud Partner, we're excited to support this no-cost event designed for exporters, entrepreneurs, municipal leaders, and business associations looking to strengthen Nova Scotia’s export ecosystem.

What to expect:
🔹 Day 1 – Discover Your Next Opportunity
Connect with trade commissioners and market experts through practical workshops and discussions focused on high-potential global markets.
🔹 Day 2 – Real Stories, Real Growth
Hear directly from successful exporters during the Growing Exports Symposium as they share insights, lessons learned, and strategies for navigating international markets.

If your business is ready to expand its reach, this is a must-attend opportunity to gain valuable market insights, build connections, and learn how to take your products and services to the world.

Learn more and register by March 19, 2026 at https://hubs.la/Q046NTHp0

Nova Scotia is open for business — and the world is watching. 🌎

Presented by:
Nova Scotia Government Trade Commissioner Service - Global Affairs Canada Atlantic Canada opportunities Agency Dalhousie University Saint Mary's University Halifax Export Development Canada - Exportation et développement Canada

Practical Tools.

13/03/2026

🦞 From the cold, clean waters of Nova Scotia to one of the world’s biggest seafood stages.

Nova Scotia seafood companies will be in Boston for Seafood Expo North America (March 15–17) — the largest seafood trade event in North America.

At the Nova Scotia Seafood Pavilion, buyers and partners can discover the quality and variety our province is known for — from lobster, scallops, and snow crab to salmon, oysters, redfish, salt fish, and more.

We’re proud to showcase these Nova Scotia companies:
🔹 Cedar Bay Grilling Company | Booth #1440
🔹 Fathom Fish & Seafood Inc | Booth #1432
🔹 Fisher King Seafoods Limited | Booth #1333
🔹 Fortune Oysters | Booth #1436
🔹 Louisbourg Seafoods | Booth #1343
🔹 Sea Star Seafoods Ltd | Booth #1339
🔹 Tribune Seafood | Booth #1442
🔹 World Link Food Distributors Inc. | Booth #1438

Looking to connect with Nova Scotia seafood suppliers? Reach out to Ben Forsyth, Export Development Executive at [email protected], or drop by Booth #1341 in the Nova Scotia Pavilion.

Learn more at https://hubs.la/Q046HZXV0.

Nova Scotia Seafood Alliance

12/03/2026

From the ER to the small screen 📺, Nova Scotia innovation is in the spotlight.

This week, Nova Scotia–based med tech company Ring Rescue Inc. will see its groundbreaking device featured on an upcoming episode of the hit HBO Max series The Pitt.

Developed through collaboration between engineers at Dalhousie University and a frontline emergency physician at the Dartmouth General Hospital, Ring Rescue tackles a surprisingly common emergency room challenge: safely removing rings from swollen or injured fingers.

What started as a local innovation is now making a global impact. Today, the device is used in more than 2,000 hospitals, EMS agencies, and fire-rescue teams across North America, helping clinicians deliver safer, faster care for patients.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q046wkGJ0

Congratulations to the Ring Rescue team, we’ll be tuning in! 👏🌎

Your Nova Scotia success story could be next. Connect with your Regional Business Development Advisor: https://hubs.ly/Q046wqHZ0

Nova Scotia Health

At the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, we accelerate innovative solutions that improve care for patients — but we didn’t expect to see one of those innovations make its way onto a major television drama. This Thursday, Ring Rescue Inc., a Nova Scotia–grown medical device company, will be fe...

10/03/2026

A family challenge sparked an innovation with global potential.

When Tracey McGillivray’s father began experiencing frequent falls, there was no practical way to help him get back up safely at home. That problem became the foundation for Axtion and the development of the RAYMEX® Lift - a portable device to help people maintain independence and age safely in place.

Built through collaboration across Nova Scotia’s innovation ecosystem - from university research partners to local manufacturing - Axtion is now preparing to bring its technology to global markets.

This profile explores how the company went from early workshop prototypes to international attention, and how Nova Scotia continues to support bold innovation with global impact.

Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q045Wxsg0

Your Nova Scotia success story could be next. Connect with your Regional Business Development Advisor: https://hubs.la/Q045WzNT0

05/03/2026

Nova Scotia businesses! Are you ready to take your products and services to new markets? Invest Nova Scotia’s Export Development Program is open for applications!

🔹 Apply for funding to explore new export opportunities
🔹 Access expert guidance to expand internationally
🔹 Strengthen your global market strategy

Whether you're looking to attend trade shows, develop market-entry strategies, or connect with new customers abroad, this program helps you scale globally.

📅 Applications are open until June 12, 2026, for projects completed between April 1 and June 30, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow beyond borders! Learn more and apply today:
https://hubs.la/Q045NmsB0

23/02/2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to open new doors in 2026. There’s still time to apply for the Supplier Diversity Certification Program (SDCP).

SDCP helps diverse-owned businesses unlock new opportunities with major buyers across Canada and around the world. With supplier diversity certification, you can strengthen your credibility, expand your market reach, and position your business for growth.

What’s in it for you?
✅ 100% reimbursement (up to $1,000, excl. tax) for certification fees
✅ Access to national and international supply chains
✅ Recognition through one of Canada’s leading certifying bodies, including: CAMSC -Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), IWSCC (Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada), Canadian Q***r Chamber of Commerce (CQCC), and WEConnect International in Canada, WBE Canada (Women Business Enterprises Canada).

🗓️ Applications are open until February 27, 2026.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://hubs.la/Q0440NFW0

19/02/2026

Join us for Future Ready on Your Terms: Practical AI Readiness for Real-world Leaders, a no-hype, practical workshop to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Hosted by Invest Nova Scotia in partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), this workshop is for busy leaders who want real-world guidance, not another tool to learn.

Facilitated by Melissa Lloyd, founder of Aigility Hub, you’ll hear relatable stories, understand what “AI readiness” actually means for your business, and walk away with one clear, low-risk next step you can take right away.

What you’ll gain:
✔️ A clear understanding of AI readiness
✔️ A mindset-first approach to change
✔️ Signals to help you focus on what matters most
✔️ A practical next step: your AI Readiness Assessment

📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (AT)

Note: Priority is given to Nova Scotia–based businesses. If you’re outside the province, you may be added to a waitlist.

👉 Register today to secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q0433KlX0