Invest Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce five Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate streams, each offering cash and expertise to Nova Scotia start-ups hitting milestones on the path to investment-readiness:

• Accelerate Ocean Tech
• Accelerate Health Tech
• Accelerate Agriculture Tech
• Accelerate Clean Tech
• Accelerate Software

Delivered 100 per cent virtually, Invest Nova Scotia Accelerate offers start-ups funding and access to our deep in-house expertise and network of experts and investors.

You should apply if:

• Your technology is rooted in a scientific discovery or engineering innovation that represents globally relevant intellectual property.
• You have a strong technical or business founder, and an established Nova Scotia-based company built around a customer-validated problem.
• You have identified a large market pain, done market research and performed thorough competition analysis.
• You’re ready to complete, or have already completed, a proof of concept or prototype and validate your technology.

Learn more about program eligibility and how to apply.

Questions can be directed to Kaitlin Webb at accelerate@investnovascotia.ca.