The federal government has awarded grants of $197,250 to five Halifax-area companies to help them hire experts, streamline operations, increase production, and reach new markets.
The funding is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
The companies receiving funding are:
Halifax Honey Company, Bedford, Nova Scotia
Received: $33,750
The Halifax Honey Company is engaging expertise to optimize production processes as it scales to meet growing demand across Canada. This initiative will help the company expand into new markets.
Pricing for Profit, Fall River, Nova Scotia
Received: $50,000
The project enables Pricing for Profit to engage expertise to move and rebuild the Pricing2Profit platform on a more secure and scalable system. It also supports the creation of marketing materials to strengthen the company’s online presence.
RFINE Biomass Solutions, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Received: $50,000
RFINE Biomass Solutions is hiring a food scientist to lead product development and bring new food-grade ingredients made from spent coffee grounds to full-scale production.
SudDrop Laundry Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Received: $36,000
SudDrop Laundry Services is hiring a marketing development officer to strengthen outreach, attract new clients, and build partnerships to help expand the business locally.
Greenii Inc. Halifax, Nova Scotia
Received: $27,500
Greenii is upgrading its manufacturing processes. The company is also increasing on-site capacity to improve storage and streamline operations. The venture aims to grow its eco-friendly packaging production and expand in Canadian and international markets.
