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Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Support for applied innovation projects in Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 27, 2024
- Closing date : June 21, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Get a voucher of up to $25,000 to access expertise within post-secondary institutions. It supports applied innovation projects that help improve productivity and develop new or improved products, services, or processes.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 27, 2024
- Closing date : June 21, 2024
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 and product development
- Testing and validation
- Feasibility analysis and process improvement
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
- Project costs incurred after a complete application is submitted
- Limited equipment purchases tied to project outcomes
- Eligible project costs listed in the 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 accept public disclosure of project information
- Payment is made after required deliverables are submitted and approved
Additional information
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.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program?
Get a voucher of up to $25,000 to access expertise within post-secondary institutions. It supports applied innovation projects that help improve productivity and develop new or improved products, services, or processes.
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 June 21, 2024.
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
Project with an academic institution
What expenses are eligible under Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program?
Applied research
Engineering or technical development
Prototyping and product development
Testing and validation
Feasibility analysis and process improvement
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.