What is NS Productivity and Innovation Voucher (PIV)?
NS Productivity and Innovation Voucher (PIV) is delivered by Invest Nova Scotia (formerly NSBI) as a grant (voucher). Funding is typically up to $25,000 (two tiers). This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | Up to $25,000 (two tiers) |
|---|---|
| Cost share | 50% |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Grant (Voucher) |
| Delivered by | Invest Nova Scotia (formerly NSBI) |
| Available in | NS |
| Intake status | Open — rolling |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: All Nova Scotia industries
- Employee count: max 500
- Eligible activities: Accessing specialized expertise; technology testing; productivity improvements; process innovation
Watch out for
Over 500 employees; outside Nova Scotia; no productivity improvement goal
Deadlines & how to apply
2026-27 guidelines current. Tier 1 vouchers up to $15,000 for new applicants or new projects (up to $25,000 where justified by scope); Tier 2 vouchers up to $25,000 to build on prior work. Apply through Invest Nova Scotia.
How NorthGrants helps with NS Productivity and Innovation Voucher (PIV)
Most business owners read about NS Productivity and Innovation Voucher (PIV), see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building an application that actually wins.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.