Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Atlantic Innovation Fund(AIF) encourages partnerships among private sector firms, universities, colleges and other research institutions to develop new or improved products and services.
Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnershipincludes five initiatives to help Atlantic Canada promote international trade and attract investors.
Building Canada Fund provides funding for municipal infrastructure projects, particularly in smaller communities. It focuses on improving infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, culture and recreation.
Business Development Program(BDP) can help you set up, expand or modernize your business. It can also provide financing to develop your innovative ideas and improve your competitiveness. Focusing on small- and medium-sized enterprises, this program offers interest-free loans. Non-profit organizations providing support to the business community may also qualify.
Canada Small Business Financing Program helps new and expanding small businesses access financing for land, buildings and equipment.
Canada/Atlantic Provinces Agreement on International Business Development(IBDA) helps established exporters expand their activities into new and more diversified markets. It also helps new exporters get started.
Innovative Communities Fund(ICF) invests in strategic projects that build the economies of Atlantic Canada's communities.
Sector Export Strategies support the development of export development for specific industries in Atlantic Canada.
Seed Capital Program is a community based initiative made available by the Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs) and other community led organizations in Atlantic Canada that has a variety of flexible financing options available to entrepreneurs. If you’re over 35 years of age you can apply for a loan to start up a business. Under 35, you can also apply for funding to expand or improve an existing business. Contact Canada Business for more details.
Trade Education & Skills Development helps entrepreneurs in small- and medium-sized companies acquire the export skills and knowledge they need to export profitably.
Young Entrepreneur Development Program(YEDI) offers financial support to not-for-profit business organizations, colleges and universities and municipalities for business skills training and financial support to Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs under 35 years of age.
Women In Business Initiative(WBI) provides financial support to not-for-profit business organizations to then help women entrepreneurs find the resources they need to grow their businesses and compete.
Contact:
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Phone: 1-800-561-7862 (TTY 1-877-456-6500)
Fax: 506-851-7403
E-mail: comments.ho@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Website: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/
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