Nova Scotia-registered business in good standing with a permanent establishment in NS and most of the workforce residing in NS
Services
Nova Scotia RevUp! Program
Competitive grant providing 75% of eligible project costs, up to CAD $150,000, to established high-growth Nova Scotia SMEs (over $2 million annual revenue and at least 15 FTEs) to execute projects that advance a new market entry strategy, including entering new geographic markets outside Nova Scotia or pursuing new national or multinational supply-chain opportunities. Minimum project value of $60,000 in eligible costs.
Overview
Competitive grant providing 75% of eligible project costs, up to CAD $150,000, to established high-growth Nova Scotia SMEs (over $2 million annual revenue and at least 15 FTEs) to execute projects that advance a new market entry strategy, including entering new geographic markets outside Nova Scotia or pursuing new national or multinational supply-chain opportunities. Minimum project value of $60,000 in eligible costs.
Key numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Instrument | grant (rebate) |
| Level | provincial |
| Region | Nova Scotia |
| Administrator | Invest Nova Scotia |
| Cost share | 75% |
| Max per project | $150,000 |
| Deadline | 2026-09-23 15:00 ADT |
| Intake status | Closed for 2026-27 (intake was 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-23); costs claimable after Letter of Offer and before 2027-03-31 |
| Non-US bias | New geographic markets outside Nova Scotia or new national/multinational supply chains; diversification focus |
Eligibility
Annual revenues over CAD $2 million and at least 15 full-time equivalent employees
Engaged in commercial activities outside Nova Scotia with fully developed products/services/technologies/IP
Business plan and strategy for selling in the new market, including distribution channels and anticipated challenges
No outstanding/pending claims or litigation and not in default on other provincial assistance
What it covers
Addressing certifications, standards, or regulatory requirements for a new market
Addressing intellectual property or legal barriers to market entry
Product, packaging, or process changes to increase productivity or scale up for a new market
Product/packaging development, testing, or market validation
Hiring dedicated expertise for scale-up or market-specific expertise
Hiring in-market experts for business development and navigating a new market
Market and diversification rules
All proposed activities must contribute to one overall new market entry strategy
Companies must include a statement on the impact of the work on their new market entry strategy
How to apply
Contact a Regional Business Development Advisor to request an application form and confirm eligibility
Prepare a new market entry strategy, Schedule of Eligible Project Costs, and Statements of Work where applicable
Submit the application during the intake window; shortlisted applicants may be invited to present to a panel
Successful applicants sign a Letter of Offer within 15 business days; one claim per approved project
Notes
Competitive application assessment process
Rebate paid following project completion and claim approval; deliverables due within 30 days of completion
No application fee
Relevant services
The services below are grant-eligible: CanExport and EDC reimburse up to 50% for incorporated Canadian exporters.
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