Halifax Startup Funding
Halifax is Atlantic Canada's startup gateway — a compact, collaborative ecosystem strong in ocean tech, defence tech, fintech, and life sciences. Nova Scotia offers aggressive R&D incentives and a growing venture community.
Why Start Up in Halifax?
Key Strengths
- Atlantic Canada's largest tech hub
- Ocean tech and marine innovation cluster
- Defence and cybersecurity strengths (CFB Halifax)
- Nova Scotia R&D tax incentives
- Collaborative founder community
- Affordable talent and office costs
Top Industries
Halifax Funding Programs
Government grants, tax credits, and local programs available to Halifax startups
Nova Scotia SR&ED Refundable Credit
Halifax Accelerators & Incubators
Programs that provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help your startup grow
Volta
Tech startups, ocean tech
Creative Destruction Lab - Atlantic
Science-based ventures
Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship
Ocean tech
Propel ICT
ICT startups across Atlantic Canada
Active Investors in Halifax
VCs, angels, and investment firms actively funding Halifax startups
Innovacorp
Early-stage Nova Scotia startups
Build Ventures
Atlantic Canada tech
Concrete Ventures
B2B software
Halifax Partnership
Business attraction & growth
Halifax Success Stories
Inspiring companies that started and scaled from Halifax
Verafin
Fintech
Acquired by Nasdaq for $2.75B
Manifold
Ocean Tech
Underwater robotics for defence and research
MindSea
Mobile Development
Leading Atlantic Canada app studio
Metamaterial Technologies
Advanced Materials
Defence and aerospace photonics
Halifax Startup Resources
Coworking Spaces
- Volta
- CO3 Space
- Halifax Seaport
- The Hub Collaborative
Universities
- Dalhousie University
- Saint Mary's University
- Nova Scotia Community College
Key Events
- Halifax Innovation Week
- Ocean Technology Conference
- Volta Pitch Competition
- Atlantic Venture Forum
- Defence Innovation Showcase
Free Funding Tools
No signup — assess eligibility, prep your T661, and estimate credits before you file.
Ready to Fund Your Halifax Startup?
Access SR&ED tax credits, local grants, and connect with Halifax's investor community