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Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement

NSBI Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program (PIVP)

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Our Process for Facilitating NSBI PIVP Research Agreements听
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  • Timeline to completion:
    Timeline to project start:听2-4 weeks once the voucher is awarded to an industry partner; project completion varies

  • Parties involved:听
    OCIE Manager, researcher(s), company representative, NSBI representative听

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Nova Scotia Business Inc. (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 马会论坛 researchers. If the application is successful and the voucher is awarded, the OCIE manager facilitates the development of a research agreement between the company and the researcher(s).

A diagram outlining the process followed when facilitating NSBI PIVP partnerships between 马会论坛 researchers, companies, and NSBI.

*An听OCIE Manager will assist in navigating the above process map.

Additional Information
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  • 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 Nova Scotia Business Inc.鈥檚听听terms and conditions.

  • All funds are received and managed by 马会论坛鈥檚 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:
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Jade Jiang
Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement (OCIE)
马会论坛
(902) 718-6528
jade.jiang@dal.ca

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