Grant

Export Development Program

Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia · Nova Scotia

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Funding
Up to $15,000
Up to $15,000
Deadline
Mar 10, 2027
Open, deadline Mar 10, 2027 (fixed date).
Type
Grant
Covers up to 50% of eligible costs
Company stage
SME, Early Stage / Startup

Overview

Provides up to $15,000 covering up to 50% of eligible costs for Nova Scotia businesses to begin exporting outside the province, through two streams: Travel and Virtual Trade Missions, and Hire a Consultant.

Who can apply

  • Must be a Nova Scotia registered business in good standing with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia and most of its workforce residing in Nova Scotia
  • engaged in or with imminent plans for commercial activities outside Nova Scotia with fully developed exportable products, services, technologies and/or IP
  • and have a business plan and export strategy outlining target market, distribution channels and challenges.
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What it can pay for

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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 Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.