Innovators are being sought to take part in the Spark Nova Scotia competitions for rural and coastal high-potential, knowledge-based businesses.

The contest is run in three regions — Cape Breton, North, and Southwest — and offers winners up to $50,000 each. Each geographical region functions independently, with its own applicant pool and local judges. All applicants take advantage of the province-wide Spark Training Program, to hone their business skills and sharpen their final submissions.

Previous winners are not eligible to apply, but if applicants have a new business idea they are invited to apply again

Founders are invited to register for pre-application training sessions.