Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

Want to access post-secondary institution research and resources?

The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program is closed. We are no longer accepting applications. Please check back for updates regarding the 2024-25 fiscal year intake period.

The Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP) 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 PIVP.

• 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 1 vouchers.

Vouchers are used to access services from eligible Service Providers (see list below). 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

All projects must be completed and claims submitted before March 15, 2024.

Two-Step Identity Verification

We use two-step verification for our online forms. Each time you apply or submit a claim, you will be asked to:

1. Enter your Invest Nova Scotia Customer Number and your associated email address to receive a one-time code
2. Enter the one-time code to verify your identity and gain access to the online form

IMPORTANT: If this is your first time applying to a program with Invest Nova Scotia or you don’t know your Customer Number, please contact your Regional Business Development Advisor to request this information.

Eligible Service Providers