The Nova Scotia Department of Energy invites applications from tidal energy developers seeking to test innovative in-stream tidal energy technologies in the Bay of Fundy. An application window for the Demonstration Permit Program will be open from August 7 to September 30, 2026. Up to 7.7 MW of demonstration capacity is available under the program’s 10 MW cap, with individual projects limited to less than 2 MW. Eligible projects must be located within the Fundy Area of Marine Renewable-energy Priority, excluding the FORCE Marine Renewable-electricity Area (both designated under the Marine Renewable-energy Act), and must utilize in-stream tidal technologies with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 or higher. The program offers permit terms of up to five years, with opportunities for renewal, and successful projects will enter into a prescribed power purchase agreement with Nova Scotia Power. Interested proponents can find application details and program requirements on the program website.