Innovation Mobilization Program

Industry can collaborate with Springboard network members in order to access funding (applications for the IM Program must be submitted by a Springboard Atlantic member to qualify for funding). Funding categories include:

Industry Engagement:connects skilled professionals in academia with like-minded contacts in industry to drive new collaborations and support research commercialization in Atlantic Canada.
Proof of Concept:support for developing early stage ideas, from a lab bench to a working prototype or equivalent (e.g. software beta).
Patent and Legal:support for the assessment and protection of ideas with commercial potential. All forms of intellectual property are eligible e.g. patents, industry designs, copyright, trademarking etc.
Marketing Support:validate the commercial potential of an idea. This funding supports market assessment and prototype development.

Irving Shipbuilding Inc. Online Supplier Registry

Register your business as a potential supplier of goods and services for the shipbuilding industry.

NSCC – Advisory Assistance for International Business/Marketing Plans

NSCC, Marconi Campus offers a Consulting Assistance Program where companies can hire a qualified consultant to work on international business/marketing plans. NSCC students can also assist with the development of international business and marketing plans free of charge.   

Sell to the Government of Canada

Learn about selling to the Government of Canada. This event calendar can help you find learning opportunities held in your area or even online.

Telefilm Canada – Export Assistance Program

Canadian feature films with a budget of less than or equal to $2.5M that received production assistance from Telefilm Canada and that are now market-ready are eligible. Financial support to cover costs relating to the promotional campaign for the theatrical release of the qualified productions (e.g., creation of a new trailer, advertising and marketing costs, airfare, subtitling, etc). The combined maximum assistance per eligible project is $90,000. Note: Program open until funds have been exhausted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.

TIANS – Technology Project

TIANS offers the technology product program for operators looking to more effectively market your business online, but don’t know where to start, or just need some extra assistance? We’ve got the solution!  TIANS is offering the following assistance: Tailored one-on-one mentoring meetings Technology workshops and webinars On-going resource for tourism operators

Tourism Nova Scotia – Business Development

Tourism Nova Scotia’s Business Development team works with new and existing tourism operators to identify compelling business opportunities and provide coaching aligned with our target markets, based on research and market intelligence.   For New & Existing Accommodations: Nick Fry nick.fry@novascotia.ca

Tourism Nova Scotia – Digital Content Marketing Program

Tourism Nova Scotia offers the Digital Content Marketing Program to Nova Scotia tourism businesses and organizations with an opportunity to partner with Tourism Nova Scotia to create marketing assets and to promote their products and/or services in Ontario, Quebec and Northeastern United States, using digital marketing tactics. TNS will work with selected partners to develop mutually-beneficial objectives and implement a tailored digital marketing campaign that will best deliver on the established objectives. Tactics may include social media advertising, search engine marketing, and display and video advertising including the use of the TNS remarketing lists. The minimum partner investment for digital marketing is $5,000 plus a 15% media buying fee (total $5,750), and Tourism Nova Scotia will match partner investments.

Tourism Nova Scotia – World Class Experience EXCELLerator Program

Collaborate with TourisCollaborate with Tourism Nova Scotia to develop world-class experiences that differentiate Nova Scotia, appeal to the Free Spirit segment, and create marketing assets to attract new visitors. Successful applicants will benefit from Nova Scotia to develop world-class experiences that differentiate Nova Scotia, appeal to the Free Spirit segment, and create marketing assets to attract new visitors. Successful applicants will benefit from:

Increased experience development skills
New photography to promote your new experience
Inclusion in Tourism Nova Scotia marketing, including NovaScotia.com, social media and the Doers & Dreamers travel guide
Insights on sales opportunities

Tourism Technology

Learn how to attract customers to your tourism business through Internet and social media marketing.