Funding, News and Announcements

The Early Stage Commercialization Fund provides up to $50,000 per project for post-secondary researchers to move their research to market.

If you're a researcher engaged in information technology, life sciences, clean technology, ocean technology, or other technology development with market potential, this opportunity is for you. 

Eligible Applicants

Nova Scotia university and college faculty members, as well as staff and clinicians in university-affiliated hospitals, are eligible to apply. Applications from graduate students and post-docs will also be considered provided a faculty member is a co-applicant.

Full Details and Proposal Application

To get the details and download a proposal application form, please visit the ESCF webpage.

Submission Deadline

The deadline to apply is Monday, February 13, 2023.

Information Session

Invest Nova Scotia and Dalhousie’s Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement will host a virtual info session on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 1:00pm – 1:45pm, to introduce the program and answer your questions.  

To RSVP for Session #1, email Ding Fan at ding.fan@investnovascotia.ca by January 18, 2023.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact escf@investnovascotia.ca or 902.424.8674 ext. 1603.