Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive

Keeping a skilled, adaptable workforce is a growing challenge for organizations across Nova Scotia, especially as new technologies, process improvements, and diversity goals reshape how work gets done. The Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive is designed to help employers invest in training that strengthens productivity and supports long-term competitiveness. Delivered by the Government of Nova Scotia through Labour and Advanced Education, the program helps offset a significant portion of training-related costs for projects that build in-demand skills and modernize workplace practices.

This incentive is well suited to small and medium-sized businesses, larger employers, and non-profits that are looking to upskill employees, adopt new technologies, or address persistent skills gaps. Funding can cover a large share of eligible training expenses, such as instructor fees, course materials, and other costs tied directly to workforce development initiatives. Projects that support innovation, operational efficiency, digital transformation, sustainability, and inclusive workforce participation are a strong fit, particularly when they align with broader provincial economic and labour priorities.

The program runs through periodic intakes and requires a structured project plan with reporting throughout the training period. For Nova Scotia organizations considering a strategic investment in their people, learning more about how this incentive works can help determine whether it aligns with your workforce goals and upcoming training plans.