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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
1801 Hollis Street Suite 600 PO Box 2284 STN M, Halifax, NS B3J 3C8
Telephone: (902) 426-8361 or 1-800-565-1228 |
 Hours Open: 8:30 - 5:00 Monday to Friday. Satellite Offices: N/A Bus Routes: Several bus routes converge at Scotia Square, and the Agency is in close proximity to Scotia Square. |
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Program(s): 1) The Business Development Program (BDP) is designed to help you set up, expand or modernize your business. Focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises, the program offers access to capital in the form of interest-free, unsecured, repayable contributions. Non-profit organizations providing support to the business community may also qualify. 2) Seed Capital ConneXion Program for Young Entrepreneurs offers up to $15,000 in the form of a repayable, unsecured personal loan. Up to $2,000 is available for specialized training and business counselling.
Clients Served: Individuals and/or businesses wishing to start, modernize or expand their businesses, as well as non-profits supporting the business community. For the Seed Capital ConneXion Program for Young Entrepreneurs: between the ages of 18-29.
Restrictions: Eligible applicants typically have management experience, a business plan, equity and are an eligible sector under the Business Development Program (i.e. manufacturing etc.)
Services Provided: Access to capital.
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