Halifax startup hub gets a financial boost from the province

Nov 15, 2023
CityNews Halifax Staff

Premier Tim Houston addresses the speaker at the start of the spring session of the Nova Scotia legislature at Province House in Halifax on March 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

tim houston — Premier Tim Houston addresses the speaker at the start of the spring session of the Nova Scotia legislature at Province House in Halifax on March 24, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan

Nova Scotia has announced new funding for a Halifax-based startup hub.

The province’s Minister of Economic Development made the announcement during the grand opening of Volta’s new space in Halifax.

Nearly $3.8 million will be invested in the start-up hub, with $750,000 over for five years going towards educational programs, mentorship, tools and supports to help startups grow their businesses.

Volta was established in 2013 by a group of emerging technology entrepreneurs and currently supports 61 resident companies.

Minister Susan Corkum-Greek said the funding will help “even more Nova Scotia businesses take risks, build momentum and thrive.”

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