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Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
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Browse Open ProgramsHelps knowledge-based businesses in Nova Scotia get a rebate on their payroll costs. Offers 5% to 10% back on gross payroll expenses.
Performance-based incentive providing a return of 5% to 10% on eligible gross payroll. Paid annually as your company meets agreed-upon growth targets for a set term, typically five years, up to an approved amount. No rebate money is paid unless minimum employment, payroll, and salary targets are met.
Business Size: small, medium, large
Industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defence, Businesses of Diversity, Clean Technology, Financial Services, Interactive Media and Animation, Life Sciences, Ocean Technology, Seafood Technology
Region: Nova Scotia
Other Criteria: innovative companies, knowledge-based companies, strong growth potential, project-based, expected to create sustainable long-term employment, create at least 20 incremental jobs (FTEs) in Nova Scotia, average salary of jobs created above regional average, applicant’s business must be considered eligible according to Invest Nova Scotia’s operating regulations
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This program is available to small, medium, large businesses in Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defence, Businesses of Diversity industries located in Nova Scotia.
This program offers funding up to $10.
The application deadline is August 22, 2025.
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