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Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement

NSBI Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP)

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Our Process for Facilitating NSBI PIVP Research AgreementsÌý
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  • Timeline to completion:
    Timeline to project start:Ìý2-4 weeks once the voucher is awarded to an industry partner; project completion varies

  • Parties involved:Ìý
    OCIE Manager, researcher(s), company representative, NSBI representativeÌý

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Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) provides vouchers to SMEs who wish to access research & development expertise within post-secondary institutions. The OCIE team reviews and signs off on applications that involve Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers. If the application is successful and the voucher is awarded, the OCIE manager facilitates the development of a research agreement between the company and the researcher(s).

A diagram outlining the process followed when facilitating NSBI PIVP partnerships between Â鶹´«Ã½ researchers, companies, and NSBI.

*AnÌýOCIE Manager will assist in navigating the above process map.

Additional Information
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  • There are two levels of voucher awards.ÌýTier 1Ìývouchers are for projects valued at a maximum of $15,000.ÌýTier 2Ìývouchers are for projects valued at a maximum of $25,000.

  • The voucher is for eligible services in accordance with Nova Scotia Business Inc.’sÌýÌýterms and conditions.

  • All funds are received and managed by Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s OCIE on a cost recovery basis, as specified in the voucher. Funds do not transfer to the company.

If you have any questions, please contact:
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Jade Jiang
Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement (OCIE)
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(902) 718-6528
jade.jiang@dal.ca

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