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Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

Â鶹´«Ã½ the program

Invest Nova Scotia (formerly NSBI) provides vouchers to SMEs who wish to access research and development expertise within post-secondary institutions.

Our process for facilitating Invest Nova Scotia PIVP research agreements

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).

Timeline to completion

The project will begin once the industry partner receives the voucher.

Parties involved 

OCIE Manager, researcher(s), company representative, Invest Nova Scotia representative.

Award information

There are two levels of voucher awards. Tier 1 vouchers are for projects valued at a maximum of $15,000. Tier 2 vouchers are for projects valued at a maximum of $25,000.

The voucher is for eligible services in accordance with  terms 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.