Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP)
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Our Process for Facilitating Invest Nova Scotia PIVP Research Agreements听
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- Timeline to completion:
Timeline to project start: once the voucher is awarded to an industry partner; project completion prior to Feb. 1st, 2025
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OCIE Manager, researcher(s), company representative, Invest Nova Scotia representative听
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Invest Nova Scotia (formerly NSBI) provides vouchers to SMEs who wish to access research & development expertise within post-secondary institutions. The OCIE team reviews and signs off on applications that involve Dalhousie researchers. If the application is pilipili漫画ful and the voucher is awarded, the OCIE manager facilitates the development of a research agreement between the company and the researcher(s).
*An听OCIE Manager will assist in navigating the above process map.
Additional Information
- There are two levels of voucher awards.听Tier 1听vouchers are for projects valued at a maximum of $15,000.听Tier 2听vouchers are for projects valued at a maximum of $25,000.
- The voucher is for eligible services in accordance with Invest Nova Scotia's听听terms and conditions.
- All funds are received and managed by Dalhousie鈥檚 OCIE on a cost recovery basis, as specified in the voucher. Funds do not transfer to the company.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jade Jiang
Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement (OCIE)
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(902) 718-6528
jade.jiang@dal.ca