Nova Scotia Innovation Rebate Program (IRP)
Status not published
Continuous intake; the rebate is paid in arrears against verified spend.
Rebate of up to 25% of eligible innovation project costs, to a maximum of CAD 3.5 million, paid after the project is completed and verified.
You must co-fund 75%.
Invest Nova Scotia
public · regional
Deadline: rolling — Continuous intake; the rebate is paid in arrears against verified spend.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 75% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, any
- Stage: growth
- Locally registered entity required
Nova Scotia businesses making a minimum eligible innovation investment (historically CAD 500,000); the company must fund the project up front.
How to apply
- Discuss the project with Invest Nova Scotia.
- Submit an application before incurring costs.
- Approval and rebate agreement.
- Complete the project, then claim the rebate against audited costs.
What you will need
- Project plan and budget
- Financial statements
- Evidence of ability to finance the full project
Source. https://investnovascotia.ca/funding-support/innovation-rebate-program — checked 2026-08-14 · not human-checked