About Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association
ACADA is the regional aerospace, defence, marine and security industry association for Atlantic Canada, supporting member growth through advocacy, connections, events, market access and capability promotion.
Operating context
ACADA is the regional aerospace, defence, marine and security industry association for Atlantic Canada, supporting member growth through advocacy, connections, events, market access and capability promotion. Its published program portfolio includes Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund, ACADA Member Directory. Its ACOA-supported Atlantic Force Multiplier Fund spans certification/accreditation, digital adoption, human resources and greening/ESG consulting. Eligible incorporated Atlantic SMEs have fewer than 500 full-time employees and must hold Category 1 membership before approval. The fund covers up to 65% of approved consulting costs, with eligible-project-cost caps of $25,000 for certification or digital adoption and $15,000 for HR or greening/ESG. The extended August 14, 2026 application deadline has passed; the cohort's project-completion date is November 30.