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Title:

227861

Agreement Number:

227861

Agreement Value:

$387,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 24, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Description:

Deliver AI training and micro-credentialing program

Organization:

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Expected Results:

AI Capacity-Building Community and Economic Development Organizations:
60 staff and business advisors from community economic development organizations participate to increase confidence supporting SMEs in identifying, evaluating, and implementing AI tools for productivity, growth, and innovation.

AI Readiness for SMEs Across Nova Scotia:
155 participants from SMEs across Nova Scotia participate in a training to bolster AI readiness.
Targeting Annapolis Valley (25), Cape Breton (25), Halifax (60), North Shore (25), and South Shore (20)

AI Microcredentials:
- 120 participants participate in a microcredential, 30 per stream across 4 streams, exiting the program ready to adopt, implement, or lead AI initiatives in their sectors
- Sectoral Impact: Broaden AI readiness across marketing, IT, project management, and life sciences, addressing Nova Scotia’s current AI skills gaps
- Ensure all AI Microcredentials are aligned with the Nova Scotia Microcredential Framework

Resources:
Updated Tech Ecosystem Map will include a dedicated section on AI resources for professionals to access learning opportunities, find AI events, and get connected with expertise, products, and services.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J 1S9

Reference Number:

276-2025-2026-Q3-00177

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

133572602

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

The assistance type is Non-Repayable Contribution.

Recipient's Operating Name:

Digital Nova Scotia

Recipient's Legal Name:

ITANS - The Information Technology Industry Alliance of Nova Scotia

Program:

REGI - Regional Innovation Ecosystem (RIE)