Program Objective
The Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA), with the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is providing support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security industries across Atlantic Canada to achieve industry certifications and accreditations.
ACADA’s Certification and Accreditation Program (“the Program”) is designed to assist Atlantic Canadian SMEs in achieving new industry certifications and accreditations that strengthen competitiveness, enhance retention, and improve organizational resilience, with funding support provided toward these projects.
Funding support is available exclusively for new certification preparation projects and does not apply to certification reviews or renewals.
Eligible Companies
To qualify for the Program, companies must meet the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines.
Project Costs
Approved projects will be cost-shared between ACADA and the SME. The maximum project cost eligible for support is $18,000, with the SME responsible for 35% of the total cost.
Eligible projects include:
Program Timeline
Application Period: December 11, 2025 to January 16, 2026
Selection: January 23, 2026
Project Completion: March 31, 2026 or March 31, 2027
Project completion deadlines are set to align with funding requirements, with some projects required to be completed by March 31, 2026, and others by March 31, 2027. SMEs may apply to either timeline based on their project needs and the schedule specified in their approved Statement of Work.
Read Full 2025-26 Eligibility Guidelines HERE
For more information about the program, please contact us at info@ac-ada.ca