Program Objective 

The Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association (ACADA), with the support of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), is introducing the Greening & ESG Initiative (“the Program”) to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within the Aerospace, Defence, and Security industries. 

The Greening & ESG Initiative aims to assist 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   

The minimum project cost to qualify is $5,000. Approved projects will be cost-shared between ACADA and the SME. The maximum project cost eligible for support is $15,000, with the SME responsible for 35% of the total cost. 

For example a project with a total cost of $10,000, the SME’s portion would be $3,500.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to: 

Environmental Product Design
Sustainable Process Development
Green Data Management
Employee Engagement through Climate Commitment
Market Entry with ESG Focus
Emissions Reduction Plans
Other project deliverables discussed with individual SME (to be approved by ACADA).

Program Timeline 

Application Period: October 22, 2024 – November 4, 2024 

Review Completion and Selection: November 8, 2024  

Project Completion Deadline: March 31, 2025 

*This program is provided with the support of ACOA

Read Full Eligibility Guidelines HERE

Apply for the Program HERE

For a copy of the application form, or questions about the program, please contact us at info@ac-ada.ca