Publications Innovative Nova Scotia
An Innovation Policy for the Nova Scotia Economy
The Innovative Nova Scotia policy framework has been developed to
stimulate awareness of and discussion on the importance of maximizing the
impact of innovation to enhance economic growth and employment in this
province. Innovative Nova Scotia will help guide Government of Nova Scotia
decision-making on how to best support innovation while providing all
stakeholders with a clear focus for action.
Table of Contents:
- Innovative Nova Scotia

1.1 The Importance of Innovation
1.2 A Culture of Innovation
1.3 Innovation
1.4 The Innovation System
- The Imperative for Innovation in Nova Scotia

2.1 The Marketplace is Global
2.2 Knowledge is a Critical Competitive Factor in Building Economic Strength
2.3 Innovation is Vital to the Future Economic Success of Nova Scotia
2.4 Innovation Occurs in a Strongly Linked Environment
2.5 Nova Scotia’s Regions Have Distinct Characteristics and Strengths
2.6 Nova Scotia has Many of the Necessary Components of an Innovation
Infrastructure
2.7 Nova Scotia has Few Firms with Strong R&D Capabilities
2.8 Financing Innovation
2.9 Our Innovation Systems are Weakly Linked
- The Innovation Policy

3.1 The Provincial Government can Influence Levels of Innovation
in Nova Scotia
3.2 The Policy
3.3 Policy Goals and Objectives
3.4 Strategic Directions and Initiatives
- Strategic Directions and Initiatives

4.1 Stimulate R&D Linkages
4.2 Strengthen Linkages in the Innovation System
4.3 Enrich Basic Human Resource Development Activities
4.4 Encourage Commercialization Efforts
4.5 Harmonize Policy and Action
- Conclusion

5.1 The Challenge – Putting People First
5.2 Measurement
5.3 Implementation
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