Expand and export

If you’re thinking about expanding or modernizing, ACOA can help cover some of your capital costs with interest-free repayable assistance and flexible repayment terms. We can also help with related operational costs for training, research, marketing, productivity, quality assurance and environmental management.

Business Development Program

For business sectors such as manufacturing, business services, tourism and information technology, our Business Development Program is a potential source of funding for expansion.

Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy supports women entrepreneurs in a diversity of industries in their efforts to scale and grow their businesses, as well as pursue export-oriented projects.

Export Development Canada

EDC is Canada’s export credit agency. Its job is to support and develop Canada’s export trade by helping Canadian companies respond to international business opportunities. It provides insurance and financial services, bonding products and small business solutions to Canadian exporters and investors and their international buyers.

Industrial and Technological Benefits

ACOA’s Industrial Benefits team helps Atlantic Canadian companies and post-secondary and research institutions find opportunities with contractors on major Canadian aerospace, marine and land defence and security projects. Find out more.

Forms and tools

Forms, templates, fact sheets, research studies and tools to help you with your project.

Regional Economic Growth through Innovation

Through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, we can help companies and business organizations succeed in global markets.

International business

Do you want to increase your sales and revenue, grow your business and expand your markets? ACOA wants to help you grow your business in markets near and far because when you succeed abroad, Atlantic Canada benefits.

Trade Commissioner Service

Canadian trade commissioners are located in more than 160 cities worldwide, and can provide you with key business insights and access to an unbeatable network of international contacts.

Application for financial assistance

Download the Application for Financial Assistance. The form can be filled in electronically, enabling you to save your application as a work-in-progress.

ACOA’s service standards

The Agency has set three service standards for the timely and accurate delivery of program-related services.

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