Invest Nova Scotia (INS)

Invest Nova Scotia helps sectors and communities become more competitive by funding projects that have a broad impact on a sector or region. Invest Nova Scotia considers projects that promote cooperation and partnerships.

Minimum project funding is $250,000, up to a maximum of $3 million.

• To increase economic competitiveness and productivity impacts.
• To support outcomes outlined in Now or Never: An Urgent Call to Action for Nova Scotians
• To support long-term benefits to Nova Scotia, considering the economic impact of the sector within the regional and global context.

What we do

The Department of Growth and Development works with Crown corporations and special operating entities to develop plans, programs and policies that encourage entrepreneurship, help attract venture capital investment and grow sectors of the economy. We also work with other government departments and levels of government, universities, NSCC and the private and social enterprise sectors to create a shared strategy for business growth.

Responsibilities

We're responsible for:

• working to help make Nova Scotia competitive and business-friendly
• administering the Community Economic Development Fund
• leading projects including Centre for Ocean Ventures and Entrepreneurship (COVE) and the Halifax Convention Centre
• accountability reporting on the Nova Scotia Jobs Fund, Nova Scotia Fund, Strategic Investment Funds and Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund

Who we are

The Department of Growth and Development has about 25 staff with experience in business, community development and public sector planning.

Priorities

Our priorities are:

• helping grow the social enterprise sector
• launching the Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship
• helping entrepreneurs build strong companies and opportunities for creative collaboration

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