Invest Nova Scotia

Invest Nova Scotia is a Crown corporation and business development agency based in Halifax, supporting early-stage start-ups through to global market expansion and international business attraction across Nova Scotia, Canada. Beyond direct investing, the agency runs Acceleration Programs, including its "Accelerate" cohort program, Incubation facilities, and a Venture Capital Investment arm through the Nova Scotia First Fund, which backs emerging technology companies with high growth potential. Its focus spans high-growth sectors including ocean technology, life sciences, aerospace and defence, financial services, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology. Invest Nova Scotia's approach centers on collaboration with industry, academic institutions, and government partners, tailoring incentives, programs, and services to companies at every stage of development within the province's ecosystem.