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Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Support for innovation projects with post-secondary partners
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 20, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program supports Nova Scotia businesses in advancing innovation projects through vouchers of up to $25,000. It helps fund applied research, technical development, prototyping, testing, feasibility analysis, and product or process improvement with post-secondary institutions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : April 1, 2026
- Closing date : May 20, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 10,000,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- 100 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applied research
- Engineering or technical development
- Prototyping
- Product development and design
- Testing, validation, and feasibility analysis
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed Application Form
- Service Provider Form
- Company Information Form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small and medium-sized businesses
- Nova Scotia businesses
- Businesses working with Nova Scotia post-secondary institutions
Who is not eligible
- Franchisees
- Games of chance operations and bingo halls
- Personal service providers
- Real estate developers, agents or brokers
- Tourism operators
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs after a complete application is submitted
- Limited equipment purchases clearly tied to project outcomes
- Project costs covered under the approved application budget
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs incurred before approval
- Items not identified in the approved application
- Projects or costs that do not meet program rules
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed and assessed through a competitive process
- Funding is not guaranteed
- Applicants are notified of the assessment result
- Approved applicants must consent to public disclosure of project information
- Payment is made after required deliverables are submitted and approved
Additional information
- The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act applies to information collected for the program.
- Approved applicants must consent to public announcements and disclosure of project information.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program Program
What is the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program?
The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program supports Nova Scotia businesses in advancing innovation projects through vouchers of up to $25,000. It helps fund applied research, technical development, prototyping, testing, feasibility analysis, and product or process improvement with post-secondary institutions.
How much funding can be received?
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program Funds up to $25,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 20, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program program?
To be eligible for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program program, you must:
Nova Scotia registered business
Fewer than 100 employees
Business plan and market approach
What expenses are eligible under Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program?
Applied research
Engineering or technical development
Prototyping
Product development and design
Testing, validation, and feasibility analysis
Who can I contact for more information about the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia by email at info@investnovascotia.ca or by phone at 902-424-8670.
Where is the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program available?
The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program program is available the province of Nova Scotia.