Follow along for updates on current funding opportunities, upcoming events, award recipients, and researcher stories that highlight the research taking place in Nova Scotia.
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RESEARCH NOVA SCOTIA INVESTS $1 MILLION TO ADVANCE BIOMANUFACTURING CAPACITY
SYDNEY, NS – July 28, 2026 – A $1 million investment by Research Nova Scotia (RNS) will help biomanufacturers turn their research accomplishments into commercial success. Advanced Education Minister Brian Wong, the minister responsible for Research Nova Scotia, made the announcement today at the Verschuren Centre. The Centre is working in partnership with industrial collaborators… Read more
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Research Nova Scotia Invests $2.1 million in Economic Opportunities
Halifax, NS — April 29, 2026 — Research Nova Scotia (RNS) is providing $2.1 million in support for Nova Scotia research projects through its first Ear to the Ground (E2G) competition. Three of the eight research projects being supported through the E2G competition are focused on using the planet’s marine resources to safely remove CO2… Read more
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Research Nova Scotia Launches First Funding Round Under New Provincial Mandate
November 21, 2025 As of today, RNS has opened its first Ear to the Ground (E2G) funding round in alignment with our new mandate and strategic plan. In this round, RNS will grant up to $1.5 million, with awards of up to $500,000 available per project. On May 1, 2025, RNS received a new mandate… Read more
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Research Nova Scotia Strategic Plan
On May 1, 2025, Research Nova Scotia (RNS) received a new mandate from the province. RNS supports, organizes, coordinates the funding of research to increase economic growth and productivity in three priority sectors – (1) natural resources, climate change and clean energy; (2) life sciences and health sciences; and (3) construction and transportation – while… Read more
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Research Nova Scotia Seeking Feedback on Draft Strategic Plan
Update: October 9, 2025 – RNS’s new strategy is live. Find out more here. Update: September 3, 2025 – The feedback form is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback. If you want to stay up-to-date on next steps, sign up for our newsletter. On May 1, 2025, Research Nova Scotia (RNS) received… Read more
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New Research Priorities for Research Nova Scotia
Update: October 9, 2025 – RNS’s new strategy is live. Find out more here. In keeping with changes to the legislation under which RNS operates, the Minister of Advanced Education has identified new priorities for RNS, effective May 1, 2025. Research supported by RNS must contribute to measurable changes in provincial economic growth or productivity… Read more
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