Stage FocusSeed, Series A
GeographyUS
TypeGovernment
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
Advanced MaterialsBiotechClimate TechDefenseAgritechEnergy Tech
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeGovernment Fund
ExposureMostly DeepTech Investments
Bio
Innovacorp, now merged with NSBI to form Invest Nova Scotia, operates as a Crown corporation supporting early-stage technology in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia First Fund totals roughly $29M plus an $11M cleantech allocation. In FY22-23, $8.8M was deployed across 16 VC deals with $6.5M to VC funds.
The focus spans IT, life sciences, cleantech, and ocean tech — with deep tech startups as a key prio...
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