ACOA — Business Development Program — Support for entrepreneurs
Government of Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Overview
Get an interest-free repayable or conditionally repayable contribution to cover up to 75% of the costs to start, expand or modernize your business.
At a glance
| Categories | grant, loan |
|---|---|
| Funding | Up to 75% of eligible costs |
| Status | Accepting applications |
| Region | NS, NB, NL, PE |
| Sectors | general |
Eligibility and requirements
Funding limits This program will cover up to 50% of eligible cost to grow your business or launch a new one Interest-free contribution up to 75% for business growth Repayable funding is interest-free and unsecured Use this to Staff training Efficiency studies Marketing/trade activities Productivity improvements Quality assurance Environmental management systems
How Mona Studio helps business owners use this program
ACOA — Business Development Program — Support for entrepreneurs is one of many Canadian funding options listed in our grant finder. Mona Studio helps general teams translate program requirements into a practical workflow or AI adoption scope for leadership review, grant writers, and lenders. We summarize eligibility and funding here for discovery — confirm all details on the official program website before applying.
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