Supporting innovation in Nova Scotia’s Bioeconomy for the transition to a low-carbon future.
We drive innovation in Nova Scotia’s Bioeconomy.
We work with businesses in the Bioeconomy that are establishing or growing operations in Nova Scotia, from local start-ups to international industry leaders. We support these innovative businesses along their commercialization pathway, leading to smarter utilization of Nova Scotia’s renewable natural resources, new low-carbon products for local and export markets, and enhanced prosperity for all Nova Scotians.
Our Purpose
Inside the bioeconomy
What is the Bioeconomy?
Nova Scotia’s Bioeconomy is a regenerative system of sectors made up of new and innovative organizations developing sustainable uses for bioresources and biotechnology. This interconnected, circular economy sources, distributes, uses, reuses and finds new applications for renewable bioresources. These efforts lower our environmental impact and emissions, and provide our province with a unique opportunity to build resilience, power our economy and drive export growth.
Primary Harvesting
It starts with the harvesting of renewable bioresources from the forestry, agriculture and ocean sectors, yielding a range of raw materials such as wood fibre, food crops, seafood and more. Rural areas mainly drive these activities, stimulating rural development and employment while supporting a low-carbon economy transition.
