grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|maxCount
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|closingDateJune 21, 2024
  • grant_single|grantStatusClosed
grant_single|financingType
Researchers And Facilities
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Nova Scotia
  • Invest Nova Scotia
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grant_card_status|closed

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Get a voucher of up to $25,000 to access expertise within post-secondary institutions to help your business innovate or improve productivity.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

This grant provides vouchers to support businesses in accessing services from eligible Service Providers, facilitating productivity and innovation. Vouchers are granted based on tiers, each with specific financial limits and conditions.
  • Tier 1: Vouchers of up to $15,000 for businesses that have not previously received a voucher or are seeking support for a new project.
  • Tier 2: Vouchers of up to $25,000 for businesses building on work completed through a Tier 1 voucher.
  • A maximum of two Tier 1 vouchers per company to ensure broader accessibility.

grant_single_labels|projects

The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program allows businesses to collaborate with post-secondary institutions and access their expertise. The eligible activities focus on enhancing productivity, developing innovations, and fostering business growth.
  • Engaging in projects that improve productivity within the business.
  • Developing new products, services, or processes through research engagement.
  • Expanding business capabilities by leveraging institutional research and resources.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 25,000

Develop a new educational app for children to improve literacy skills

$ 23,000

Develop a new telehealth service for remote areas

$ 23,000

Develop a new eco-friendly packaging solution for food products

$ 25,000

Enhance productivity in local manufacturing with robotic automation

$ 24,000

Design and prototype a new sustainable construction material

$ 22,000

Create a prototype smart irrigation system for urban gardens

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific criteria related to the company and project status.
  • The applicant must be a small or medium-sized company looking to access expertise within post-secondary institutions.
  • The applicant can apply for Tier 1 vouchers if they have not been awarded a voucher previously or are applying with a new project.
  • The applicant can apply for Tier 2 vouchers to build on work completed through a Tier 1 voucher.
  • Companies are limited to a maximum of two Tier 1 vouchers to initiate their research initiatives.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

Small and medium-sized companies in Nova Scotia that wish to access expertise within post-secondary institutions are eligible to apply for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program. These businesses should aim to improve productivity, develop new products, services, or processes, and grow their business. They must also engage with eligible post-secondary institutions listed as Service Providers to apply. Additionally, for Tier 2 vouchers, companies must have previously completed work under a Tier 1 voucher. A company can receive up to two Tier 1 vouchers.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

Yes, certain types of companies are not eligible for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program.
  • Franchisees
  • Games of chance operations and bingo halls
  • Personal service providers
  • Real estate developers, agents or brokers
  • Licenced liquor establishments whose primary business is alcohol sales (excepting production breweries, brew pubs, wineries, and distilleries)
  • Distributors, agents, or traders, including retailers, except where value-added products or services are part of the deliverables or for the purpose of selling Nova Scotia products/services abroad
  • Associations
  • Professional service providers, except where the project represents a unique and/or strategic opportunity with potential economic benefit, incremental sales outside Nova Scotia, and/or job creation
  • Creative industries companies’ activities which are eligible under the Creative Industries Fund
  • Tourism operators
  • Publicly funded organizations
  • Non-revenue-generating not-for-profit organizations

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program assists small and medium-sized businesses in accessing resources from post-secondary institutions to enhance various aspects of their operations. The eligible activities are centered on boosting productivity, developing new offerings, and facilitating business growth.
  • Improving business productivity through post-secondary institution expertise.
  • Developing new products, services, or processes.
  • Utilizing research resources to support business growth.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

This grant is specifically available to companies located within the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. Only businesses operating in this region are eligible to apply for the program.
  • Companies based in the South Shore Region (Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne).
  • Businesses located in the Western Region (Yarmouth, Digby).
  • Organizations from the Valley Region (Annapolis, Kings, Hants).
  • Enterprises in the Northern Region (Cumberland, Colchester).
  • Businesses in the Northeastern Region (Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough).
  • Companies in the Cape Breton Region (Cape Breton, Richmond, Inverness, Victoria).
  • Entities within the Halifax Regional Municipality (Halifax & West, Dartmouth & East).

grant_single_labels|criteria

Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program. Businesses must demonstrate how the project will help increase productivity and innovation, and voucher decisions will be based on the application demonstrating that the project meets these criteria.
  • Increased productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness
  • Development and/or increased innovation of business’ products, services, or processes
  • Improved capacity to provide products and/or services to markets outside of Nova Scotia

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grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Additional information about the Productivity & Innovation Voucher Program includes various procedural guidelines and compliance measures.
  • The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act applies to information collected in connection with the program.
  • Approved applicants must participate in public announcements or ceremonies relating to the awarding of a voucher and the release of project information to the media and general public.

grant_single_labels|contact

info@investnovascotia.ca
902-424-8670

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