Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency works to create opportunities for economic growth in the region by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada.
Services and information
Business Information Services
The Business Information Services team can help you find resources, market research and financing information to help you start your business.
Build the economy of your community
Community is an essential part of Atlantic Canadian life. Find out how our resources can help your community.
Expand your business
Learn how we can help you expand or modernize your business and stay competitive.
International trade and investment
Learn how ACOA can help you grow by selling your products or services abroad.
Become more competitive
Programs for Atlantic businesses, educational and research institutions looking to become more innovative, productive and competitive.
Explore all ACOA programs
Find the ACOA program that is right for your business.
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Business Impact Stories
Read about Atlantic Canadian businesses who used innovative thinking to propel their company forward.
![Regional Economic Growth through Innovation](/web/20210921045930im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/_jcr_content/par/mwscolumns_426736089/colpar-1/mwscolumns/colpar-2/mwsfeatureimage.img.jpg/1572459829830.jpg)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation
REGI helps businesses to adopt innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity and competitiveness.
What we are doing
Corporate information
Minister
![The Honourable Mélanie Joly](/web/20210921045930im_/https://www.canada.ca/content/canadasite/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/_jcr_content/par/mwscorporateinformat/image1.img.jpg/1616420529161.jpg)
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
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