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Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Invest Nova Scotia — Greenshoots
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Closes in 4 days
Odds
~6 per cycle
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓Must be a startup registered and based in Nova Scotia
✓Must be in agri-technology or bioeconomy sector
✓Technology must be at TRL 4 or beyond
✓Must own 51%+ and work full-time
✕Previous GreenShoots recipients are not eligible to reapply
Your real odds
Six awards are anticipated per cycle, so you are competing for a small cohort with a real bar to clear.
Shortlisted applicants deliver a 10-minute virtual pitch followed by a 10-minute Q&A, which means your presentation carries as much weight as your written application. The judging panel evaluates both, so a strong application that falls apart under questioning will cost you a spot.
What it takes
Download the Info Kit and Application Form from the Invest Nova Scotia site; get your Customer Number from Grant Ruffinengo if this is your first Invest Nova Scotia application1–2 days
Complete the Word application form with your business overview, market validation, budget, and milestone plan1–2 weeks
Submit the application online by the deadline with payroll and revenue informationSeptember 14, 2026, 3:00 pm ADT
If shortlisted, prepare and deliver a 10-minute virtual pitch on Zoom with slides submitted 24 hours in advanceSeptember 28, 2026
Worth knowing
The panel funds up to 90% of eligible costs, and you must demonstrate that you have capital available to cover the remainder, so arrive with a credible funding plan for the full project budget, not a number that only adds up if the grant comes through.
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