Loan · repayable

ACOA Business Development Program - Support for entrepreneurs

Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency · New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador

OpenGeneral
Funding
75% of costs
Covers 75% of eligible costs, no stated dollar cap
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Loan · repayable
Covers up to 75% of eligible costs
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME

Overview

Interest-free repayable or conditionally repayable contribution from ACOA covering up to 75% of the costs to start, expand or modernize a business in Atlantic Canada. Eligible uses include staff training, efficiency studies, marketing and trade activities, productivity improvements, quality assurance and environmental management systems.

Who can apply

Not specified on listing - verify on program website

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What it can pay for

Business ExpansionHiringAdvisoryExportTechnology adoption

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 1, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.