Technology Adoption Program

The objective of the Technology Adoption program is to support the purchase of equipment and technology that will advance operations through automation, enhanced efficiency, increased production capacity, and quality improvements. This program is designed to assist with increasing the competitiveness, productivity, and profitability of Nova Scotia's agriculture sector.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be a farm, Mi'kmaq conducting farming activities in a Mi'kmaw community, or an agri-business.

Farms must:

  • be currently registered under the Farm Registration Act.
  • generate an annual eligible gross commodity income of at least $30,000.
  • be actively farming in the program year and the applicant must be 19 years of age or older.

Agri-businesses must:

  • represent Nova Scotia agriculture and agri-food products.
  • generate an annual eligible gross income of at least $30,000.
  • demonstrate the value or use of Nova Scotia products/ingredients
Refer to the Program Guidelines for detailed eligibility.

Deadline or important dates

Program Opening: April 24, 2025
Application Due: May 31, 2025
Claim Deadline: December 31, 2025

For more details on important deadlines see the Program Guidelines.

How to apply

Submit a complete application with all supporting project quotes by the application deadline listed.

Applicants new to Programs since 2023 must complete the Program Funding Registration (PFR) form. Returning applicants are to update their PFR form as necessary.

Contact

Department of Agriculture
Programs Division
74 Research Drive
Bible Hill, NS B6L 2R2

Phone: 902-893-6377
Toll-free: 1-866-844-4276

prm@novascotia.ca

Downloads

Program Guidelines
Program Application Form
Program Funding Registration Form - Farm Applicants
Program Funding Registration Form - Industry Organization Applicants