Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

Want to access post-secondary institution research and resources?

The intake period for the 2022-2023 Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program is now closed.

The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program helps small and medium-sized companies access expertise within post-secondary institutions to:

• Improve productivity;
• Develop a new product, service, or process; and
• Grow their business

There are two tiers of the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program.

• Tier 1: Vouchers of up to $15,000 for eligible businesses that have not previously been awarded a voucher or are applying with a new project.
• Tier 2: Vouchers of up to $25,000 for eligible businesses to build on work already completed through a Tier 1 Voucher.

To ensure more Nova Scotia companies can get started on their research initiatives, companies are limited to two Tier One vouchers.

Vouchers are used to access services from eligible Service Providers. Businesses must select a provider and service that best fits their needs.

Helpful Links:

• Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program Guidelines
• Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program FAQ

Important Dates

Applications for the Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program were accepted from May 10 until May 31, 2022.

All projects must be completed and claims submitted before March 15, 2023.

Eligible Service Providers