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Government of Nova Scotia, Invest Nova Scotia
Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Not published
Effort
1-2 weeks
Can you get this?
✓Must be Nova Scotia registered business
✓Must have fewer than 100 employees
✓Must have permanent establishment in Nova Scotia
✓Project must involve a Nova Scotia post-secondary institution
✓Researcher must be arm's length from business
Your real odds
Funding is competitive and not guaranteed, so a vague or underprepared application will not survive the assessment process.
Reviewers weigh project clarity, alignment with your business goals, feasibility, and whether the outcomes are measurable, so every weak point in those four areas counts against you. The 2026 intake ran just seven weeks, from April 1 to May 20, which points to limited spots and a sharp cutoff.
What it takes
Contact a Regional Business Development Advisor and identify an eligible Nova Scotia post-secondary service provider1-2 weeks
Prepare your application with supporting documentation from both your business and the service provider1-2 weeks
Submit through Invest Nova Scotia's online form during the open intake window1 day
Worth knowing
Your academic partner has to be engaged before you submit, because the application requires documentation from both your business and the service provider, and last-minute outreach to a university contact will sink your timeline. If your project involves AI or advanced data work, it qualifies for up to $25,000 at Tier 1 rather than the standard $15,000 cap, provided the technical scope justifies the higher amount.
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