Last verified: June 2026
A Nova Scotia wage subsidy that helps employers hire recent post-secondary graduates into new permanent jobs. The Grow stream pays 25% of first-year salary and 12.5% of the second year, while the Innovate stream pays 30% and 15% for hiring a masters or PhD grad into an innovation role. An extra 10% applies in year one when hiring a graduate from an under-represented group.
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Check my eligibilityLoans, working capital, and lines of credit up to $500,000, with a provincial guarantee up to 90%
INCENTIVELoans up to $750,000; non-repayable ABFP contributions up to 40% of expansion costs
INCENTIVEUp to $50,000