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Grant and Funding
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  • Labour and Advanced Education (NS)
  • Government of Nova Scotia
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Funding up to 100% to increase productivity, innovation, diversity, technology use, and competitiveness.

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This grant is specifically available for companies located within the province of Nova Scotia. Eligible businesses must be registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature.
  • Businesses located in Nova Scotia.
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$75,000

Launching a workflow systems training program for a social economy enterprise

$50,000

Conducting workflow systems training for a sole proprietorship bakery

$70,000

Providing specialized technical training for a non-profit organization with autonomous revenue

$60,000

Providing technical training to members of a financial cooperative to enhance service delivery

$65,000

Technical training for a general partnership focused on advanced agricultural techniques

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Eligibility for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) is determined by specific criteria related to the business's location, registration, operational history, and revenue generation.
  • The business must be located in Nova Scotia.
  • The business must be registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature.
  • The business must have been operating for at least 1 full calendar year.
  • The business must be generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity, defined as any business activity occupied with commerce or trade with an expectation of profit.

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Eligible applicants for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) program include individual businesses, organizations, or associations acting on behalf of multiple businesses. To be eligible, a business must be located in Nova Scotia, registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature, have been operating for at least one full calendar year, and generate at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity.

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Some types of companies are not eligible for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) grant. Companies that do not meet the eligibility criteria such as being located in Nova Scotia, registered and active in the Nova Scotia registry, operating for at least one year, or generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity are not eligible.
  • Companies not located in Nova Scotia
  • Companies not registered and active in the Nova Scotia Registry of Joint Stock Companies or incorporated by an Act of the Nova Scotia Legislature
  • Companies that have not been operating for at least 1 full calendar year
  • Companies not generating at least 30% of revenue from commercial activity

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The Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive supports training initiatives that enhance productivity and foster innovation within businesses. The focus is on providing specialized skills that help companies expand their core operations and engage in new business directions outside of Nova Scotia.
  • Information technology training that enhances technical capabilities.
  • Technical training programs for skill development in specialized areas.
  • Training related to workflow systems and process optimization to improve efficiency.
  • Other specialized training that benefits the business and is not covered by existing government programs.

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The Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive covers specific expenses related to direct training costs and other eligible expenses for persons with disabilities.
  • Direct training costs.
  • Travel costs for training (up to 50%).
  • Accommodation costs for persons with disabilities (up to 100%).

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Evaluation and selection criteria for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive grant include identifying the need for training, clear learning objectives alignment, and completion of a comprehensive application process.
  • Identification of need for training
  • Learning objectives are clearly identified

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  • Step 1: Register for a LaMPSS Account
    • Fill out the LaMPSS External Access (Registration) Form to create an account if you do not have one.
    • Complete the Electronic Funds Transfer (Direct Deposit) Form for payment setup.
  • Step 2: Read Application Instructions
    • Download and thoroughly read the WIPSI Program LaMPSS Application Instructions.
  • Step 3: Prepare Application
    • Define a clear business goal that supports the need for training.
    • Identify tasks necessary for achieving your business goal and align these with training activities.
    • Outline the learning objectives and correlate them with the training content.
  • Step 4: Gather Required Documents
    • Gather and complete necessary documents, such as the Training Confirmation Form and the Business Information Form.
  • Step 5: Complete Online Application
    • Log into your LaMPSS account to access the WIPSI application form.
    • Fill out the application form with accurate and complete details.
  • Step 6: Submit Application
    • Submit the completed application through the LaMPSS portal before the training start date.
    • Ensure all attachments and forms are included and correct.

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Here are additional relevant details for the Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive (WIPSI) grant:
  • You must apply before the start date of the training for your application to be considered.
  • Once a completed application is received, you may start training with the understanding you may or may not be approved.
  • Applications are generally assessed within a 15-30 business day timeframe from the date of receipt.
  • Funding agreements under the grant should not exceed 12 months.
  • The first $10,000 of eligible direct training costs for businesses with 50 or fewer employees can be funded up to 100% per fiscal year.
  • Organizations, business associations, and private sector unions may have funding available for administration costs determined on a case-by-case basis.

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wipsi@novascotia.ca
902-221-0442

Apply to this program