Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.

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  1. Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation and growth

    Atlantic Canada is home to 19 post-secondary institutions, full of students and researchers doing cutting-edge work and entrepreneurs with startup ideas. The region’s success depends on their success.

  2. Atlantic Canada’s Springboard for innovation

    Collaboration among industry and post-secondary institutions in Atlantic Canada is creating growth opportunities throughout the region.

  3. Government of Canada to announce renewed support for Springboard Atlantic

    The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minster responsible for ACOA, will announce significant support for Springboard Atlantic’s continuing partnership with 19 pan-Atlantic universities and colleges.

  4. Town of Shediac plans to be Canada's first net-zero community

    New net-zero strategy will help the town lower its carbon footprint

  5. Imperial Theatre sets the stage for energy efficiency

    Federal government supports green upgrades for Saint John’s historical theatre