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) within the Aerospace, Defence, and Security industries across Atlantic Canada to enhance their global competitiveness by addressing greening and ESG needs.

ACADA’s Greening & ESG Program (“the Program”) is designed to assist Atlantic Canadian SMEs in developing eco-responsible products, processes, and market entry strategies by providing expertise and tools to minimize environmental impact throughout the product life cycle.

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 $11,250, with the SME responsible for 35% of the total cost. 

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: 

  • Environmental Product Design
  • Sustainable Process Development
  • Tracking and reporting on sustainability metrics
  • Employee Engagement in greening practices
  • Market Entry with ESG Focus
  • Emissions Reduction Plans
  • Other project deliverables aligned with the Program guidelines (to be approved by ACADA).

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