
Founders Resources
Whether you’re getting started, need funding to fuel your product idea, scaling-up, or knee-deep in research, we have your resources.
- Start a Company
- Non-dilutive funding
- Grow your startup
- Research & Development
Start a company
If you’ve done your homework and now you’re ready to start a company, below are some resources that can help.

Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement

ACOA Business Information Services

Dalhousie Tech & Innovation Law Clinic
Non-dilutive funding
Non-dilutive funding is any kind of funding that does not require you to give up ownership of your company. Options of non-dilutive include loans, grants, vouchers, and tax credits. The programs below are those most frequently used by our startups.

ACOA Programs

Invest Nova Scotia


RBCx

ISED Testing Stream


Grants and government funding

Atlantic Canada business grants

Mitacs Accelerate

SR&ED: Tax Credits for Salaries and Wages

Futurpreneur
Grow your startup
Do you need to grow your team? Are you ready for investment? Check out the programs and resources below.


29 Terms You Should Know Before You Invest

Nova Scotia Incentive Programs and Resources for Hiring Employees

Hire Co-Op Student Employees

Next Founders
Research & Development
Research and development (R&D) supports innovation and enables new technology development. R&D is not just for large established firms, it is equally as important for smaller companies and especially tech-driven startups. Below are some of of the resources in Atlantic Canada that can support R&D.

Office of Research Services (ORS) – Dalhousie University



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