Invest Nova Scotia — program · Currently accepting applications · Last verified 2026-04-16

AscendBio

AscendBio is a program offered by Invest Nova Scotia for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Atlantic Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador).

AscendBio enables companies in the industrial biotech and agritech sectors to scale up their technologies and business operations in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

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Program details

AscendBio is a joint program of Invest Nova Scotia and the Verschuren Centre located in Cape Breton. It enables companies in the industrial biotech and agritech sectors to scale up their technologies and business operations without leaving Canada. The program covers acceleration, incubation, export readiness, and start-up support.

Who qualifies

Company in industrial biotech or agritech sector

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Deadlines and eligibility rules can change; always confirm details on the official program page before applying.