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Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ 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

Our team reviews and signs off on applications that involve AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ researchers. If the application is successful and the voucher is awarded, we facilitate the development of a research agreement between the company and the researcher(s).

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 AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ on a cost recovery basis, as specified in the voucher. Funds do not transfer to the company.