Value-Added Manufacturing Program

Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

Grant, Loan

Description:

Value-Added Manufacturing Program provides financial assistance to Nova Scotia-based businesses for the purpose of supporting the development of value-added products from materials recovered from the waste stream.

Comments on Funding:

Funding will be provided in the form of a loan, forgivable loan or, non-repayable contribution.
Funding is up to 50% of approved eligible costs.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:
1. be individual businesses organized as sole proprietorships, partnerships, or corporations,
2. be business associations or industry groups,
3. be industry-led collaborative partnerships between the private and public sectors and two or more businesses or consortia,
4. hold the necessary licenses, leases, and permits, where applicable,
5. and/or project activities shall be based in Nova Scotia, unless specifically approved by Divert NS,
6. confirm at least a 20% equity position in the project to qualify for assistance.

Divert NS encourages business alliances and partnered proposals for new products, services, and technologies of province-wide significance and benefit.

Application Steps:

Applicants must:
1. notify Divert NS of intent to submit an application, 2. complete and submit the application package.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. the completed application form,
2. a detailed research plan not exceeding 20 pages,
3. resumes of all researchers and information on all partners and associates.

Other Things to Note:

Maurice

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Canada to identify and maximize funding to grow their business.

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