Study and Stay™ – Entrepreneurship Program 

The Study and Stay™ – Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship Program supports international student entrepreneurs in Nova Scotia through networking, skill development and resource sharing, to further the success of our international entrepreneurs and the province’s growing economy.   

Program participants are provided the opportunity with a transformational business learning experience while offering the opportunity to focus on the development of their entrepreneurial aspirations with support and resources to help them succeed.

If you own a business or have an idea and are looking for support to help move your business forward this summer, apply to the Study and Stay™  - Entrepreneurship Program today!

The 2024 Study and Stay™ – Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship

The 2024 Study and Stay™ – Nova Scotia Entrepreneurship Program is in partnership with the Saint Mary's University Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre and TD Entrepreneurship Inclusion Initiative. The program will begin on June 18th, 2024 and conclude with a pitch competition on August 1st, 2024. 

All learning sessions will be hosted virtually from 12 PM - 1 PM every Tuesday and Thursday. Should this time frame interfere with your schedule, recordings will be available upon request. Learning sessions are designed to provide aspiring and current entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources to develop a successful business in Nova Scotia. With sessions on topics such as immigration pathways for entrepreneurs, strategic networking, taxes, intellectual property and more, this program is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial mindset. 

With the completion of the learning sessions, students will participate in the final pitch competition where they can put their new skills to the test and pitch their business idea to some of Halifax's best business minds for the chance to win seed money to get your idea started!

Participants of the Study and Stay™ Entrepreneurship program will have exclusive access to resources in the following areas:

Program Eligibility 

Applicants can be either international or local students at a Nova Scotian post-secondary institution committed to living and creating an entrepreneurial venture in the province of Nova Scotia. While there are no set GPA requirements to participate in the program, but must have a valid study permit.

Participants can apply by clicking the button below and will be contacted by email regarding their application status by the date set each year by the Program Coordinator. Applications received after the deadline will be put on a waiting list.  

For more information on the program, please contact elorm@edunova.ca