Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia

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Proposals must be received by December 31, 2020 (deadline extended).

Based on information provided in your proposal, a selection committee made up of government, associations, and private-sector industry professionals will select a limited number of candidates to proceed to the next stage of the selection process.

Proposals that meet all mandatory evaluation requirements will be evaluated and may be requested to provide supplemental information and/or be selected to meet with the selection committee.

Product Idea, Logistics, Capacity and Partners

1. Applicant Data

Organization(*)

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Provincial Joint Stocks Registry number(*)

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First Name(*)

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Last Name(*)

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Phone Number(*)

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Email Address(*)

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Full Mailing Address(*)

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Website(*)

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How many full time employees work for the organization?(*)

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Are there any outstanding or pending claims / litigation against your business or businesses your organization represents(*)

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2. Project title and description of the proposed new product

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3. Market opportunity of the new product

Describe where you plan to market the product, who is your target and the opportunity for sales in that market (400 words max)(*)

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4. Capability of the firm to successfully carry out the project: ie. resources, expertise, financial support etc.

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5. The technical needs and challenges

Describe the technical challenge that is needed to be addressed to help get your product to market. (300 words max)(*)

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6. Project objectives and summary of the workplan (strategy or task list)

Describes the objectives of the project and outline the work plan (400 words max)(*)

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7. Preliminary summary of the business or financial plan for the project

Outline the financial plan and preliminary budget for this project (500 words max)(*)

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8. Firm’s technical and financial capability to successfully complete the project

Describe your business’s capacity to offer and deliver this idea (Give experience/background/expertise of the applicant, project leader and cooperators) (200 words max)(*)

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9. Scientists, partners or subcontractor to be retained, their roles

Who are the external partners that will be retained(*)

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10. Projected impact on blueberry volumes marketed in years 1, 2 and 3.

What are the projected targets for volume of wild blueberries used for this new product?(*)

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PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

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Terms & Conditions

To the best of my knowledge and ability, that the information provided on this form and in future in connection with this application is complete, true and correct;

Understand and agree to the campaign guidelines and, if our proposal is approved in whole or in part, agree to abide by the terms and conditions as set out in the program guidelines;
Consent to the audit and verification of the information provided on this form and in future in connection with this proposal for the purpose of evaluation;
If approved for funding, agree to repay any amount determined through audit or inspection that was to be in excess of the government contributions to which I am entitled;
If approved, agree to the release of my name and the amount of any support received under the program as public information; and
Confirm that I have the authority to bind the applicant
All parties involved agree to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

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