Explore Halifax’s Innovation District
Located in the heart of Halifax, the innovation district is home to private, public, and post-secondary organizations driving R&D and commercialization in Halifax’s key industries.
2,100+
companies
15+ start-up
incubators, innovation hubs, and R&D facilities
Six
post-secondary institutions
District Resource Hub
Looking for the right connections to make your big ideas a reality? You’ve come to the right place to find the support you need in Halifax.








Halifax Innovation Outpost
The Halifax Innovation Outpost works with startups, scaleups, community organizations, and established companies to address social, environmental, and civic challenges.
Corporate Innovation
Fostering out-of-the-box thinking and collaborations.
Food Action
Creating solutions for a healthy, just and sustainable food system
Climate Action
Tackling climate change through green tech, building and jobs.
News

Halifax Area Startups Make Their Mark in XPRIZE Competitions
June 27, 2023
For a mid-sized city, Halifax sure is making waves at the global XPRIZE competitions.

Halifax Partnership and Volta Join Forces To Support CleanTech Startups
June 12, 2023
Halifax Partnership and Volta are pleased to announce their collaboration focused on supporting CleanTech startups in Nova Scotia. This partnership will give selected startups access to the Volta…

Halifax’s Cluster of Venture Capital Funds Is Evolving
December 7, 2022