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Digital Adoption Program — Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (AC-ADA) with ACOA
Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (AC-ADA) with ACOA
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Cost shared consulting support. In the previous round the...
The 2026 round closed on July 31, 2026. No further intake has been announced.
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65%
Digital Adoption Program — Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (AC-ADA) with ACOA provides up to Cost shared consulting support. In the previous round the maximum eligible project cost was $18,000 with the business contributing 35%. Covers 65% of eligible digital adoption project costs for Atlantic Canadian SMEs in aerospace, defence or security. The program covers up to 65% of eligible costs. The 2026 round closed on July 31, 2026. No further intake has been announced..
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Program Description
Covers 65% of eligible digital adoption project costs for Atlantic Canadian SMEs in aerospace, defence or security. Applicants must contribute 35% and projects may include automation, cybersecurity, digital marketing, e-commerce or AI integration.
Eligibility Requirements
- Atlantic Canadian SME in aerospace, defence or security.
- Digital adoption project such as process automation, cybersecurity, digital marketing, e-commerce or AI integration.
- Eligible project cost up to $18,000.
- SME contributes 35% of total project cost.
- Must have used the Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) or be ineligible for CDAP.
- Project completion deadline is March 31, 2026 or March 31, 2027 depending on the timeline selected.
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Cost shared consulting support. In the previous round the maximum eligible project cost was $18,000 with the business contributing 35%.
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Federal
- Co-Funding
- Up to 65% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- The 2026 round closed on July 31, 2026. No further intake has been announced.
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Confirm sector and region You must be a small or medium sized enterprise operating in the aerospace, defence or security sector in Atlantic Canada.
Required Documents 1
✓ The Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund application form, published with the program guidelines
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Who runs this fund and who is it for?
The Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA), with support from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), delivers the Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund. It is open to small and medium sized enterprises operating in the aerospace, defence and security sectors across Atlantic Canada.
What does the fund actually pay for?
Access to specialized expertise and cost shared consulting support, for initiatives that enhance productivity, foster innovation, build organizational capability and support sustainable growth.
What are the streams?
Four: Certification and Accreditation, Digital Adoption, HR Essentials, and Greening and ESG. An applicant applies through one of them.
What were the dates for the 2026 round?
The application deadline was July 31, 2026, selection notification was set for August 31, 2026, and funded projects must be complete by November 30, 2026.
Can applications close before the deadline?
Yes. ACADA states that applications may close earlier if available funding is fully committed, and encourages applicants to apply as early as possible.
Where do I get the guidelines and the form?
The full Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund guidelines and the application form are published together from the program page on the ACADA website. For questions, the page names Sharon Ross, Director of Operations, at 902-786-7200.
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