The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) works to create opportunities for economic growth in the region by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.
Discover our most popular programs to start or grow a business, reach new markets, recruit new talent and more.
See a full list of ACOA’s current programs and initiatives.
Search no more. Here you’ll find the claim forms you need for any project you've undertaken with ACOA funding.
Read up on all kinds of topics on our research studies page.
Leaf through stories of ACOA clients who have benefited from funding via one of our many programs.
Driving economic growth in the region by implementing targeted, evidence-based actions under three priority areas.
This tool from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will help you find the program best suited for you.
Here you’ll find a list of funding and support programs for Atlantic Canada’s Indigenous businesses.
ATIGS is a federal-provincial collaboration that puts Atlantic Canada solidly on the path to a more innovative, diverse and globally competitive economy.