The following outlines the 2024-25 Program and is subject to change. ACADA is in the process of revising program requirements. Updated details will be available upon the 2025 Program launch in November.
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Program Objective
The Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA), in partnership with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is offering support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors to help them achieve essential industry certifications and accreditations.
The Certification and Accreditation Program (“the Program”) aims to help Atlantic Canadian SMEs stay competitive and maintain market access by providing funding for certification and accreditation projects.
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, but are not limited to:
Eligible certifications include, but are not limited to:
Program Timeline
* Program Timeline will be available in November 2025. *
Read Full 2025-25 Eligibility Guidelines HERE
For more information about the program, please contact us at info@ac-ada.ca