Innovate in Halifax
Located in the heart of Halifax, on both sides of the harbour, the Halifax Innovation District is a technology and research-dense community of entrepreneurs, post-secondary institutions, R&D facilities, startups and scaleups, established firms, and innovation hubs that are working together to develop and commercialize new ideas, products, and services.
The District offers a culture of collaboration and ingenuity, and it’s an incredible community where you can access everything you need to grow your company at every stage.
Connect to Business & Talent
Our Innovation District is home to more than 2,100 companies including startups, scaleups and established firms in Halifax's growing IT, life sciences, cleantech, financial services, ocean tech, and transportation and logistics sectors. It also offers companies access to one of the most concentrated talent pipelines in Canada graduating from the city's seven post-secondary institutions.
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startups and scaleups
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Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Firms
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of Halifax companies with 500+ employees
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residents
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students enrolled in universities and colleges
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STEM enrolments across Halifax universities
Innovation & Startup Hubs
Partner with 15+ startup incubators and innovation hubs in the district to bring your ideas to life and connect and collaborate with like-minded innovators.
Featured Hubs
Universities & Colleges
Take advantage of the research expertise, R&D facilities, and talent pipeline at Halifax's eight post-secondary institutions.
Featured Post-secondary Institutions

District Maps
Explore our maps to find the places and spaces supporting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Halifax Innovation District (the highlighted section of the map) and the broader ecosystem.

Halifax Innovation Agenda
Growing a culture based on ideas, innovation, and partnerships is a key strategy in Halifax's Inclusive Economic Strategy for 2022-2027.