What is NS Export Development Program?
NS Export Development Program is delivered by Invest Nova Scotia as a grant. Funding is typically up to $15,000 per fiscal year; up to $25,000 for priority-sector companies. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $15,000 per fiscal year; up to $25,000 for priority-sector companies |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Grant |
| Delivered by | Invest Nova Scotia |
| Available in | NS |
| Intake status | Open - 2026/27 intake |
| Last verified | 2026-08-04 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All export-ready Nova Scotia businesses
- Eligible activities: Trade show attendance; export missions; export market research; product adaptation
Watch out for
Not registered in NS or not in good standing on the Registry of Joint Stock Companies; no permanent NS establishment; workforce not primarily NS-resident; domestic-only activity
Deadlines & how to apply
Open for projects completed between Jul 1, 2026 and Mar 31, 2027. Applications close Mar 10, 2027 at 3:00 PM, subject to budget availability. Up to $15,000 per fiscal year across both streams; companies in one of Nova Scotia's six priority sectors with revenue over $100,000 entering a new export market may qualify for an additional $10,000, for $25,000 total. Applicant must be registered and in good standing on the Registry of Joint Stock Companies with a permanent NS establishment and a mostly NS-resident workforce. Online form uses two-step verification with an Invest Nova Scotia customer number. Verified Aug 4, 2026.
How NorthGrants helps with NS Export Development Program
Most business owners read about NS Export Development Program, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.