Accelerate Program for Quebec Emerging Companies
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QC, Canada
Support for Therapeutics, Med-Tech and Digital Health innovators
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- grant_single|openingDate August 20, 2021
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Expert Advice
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- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
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- adMare Bioinnovations
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Get customized support and discounted rate on rental fees for lab and office spaces to help you advance to significant seed or Series A financing, if you’re an early-stage life sciences business.
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$ 800,000
Development of a novel gene therapy for rare genetic disorders
$ 750,000
Developing early-stage diagnostics technology for infectious diseases
$ 600,000
Collaborative research with University of Ottawa on cancer biomarker discovery
$ 1,200,000
Translation of academic research to therapeutic products for Alzheimer's disease
$ 1,000,000
Initial development of a biodegradable nano-coating for medical implants
$ 1,100,000
Collaborative effort with Canadian researchers on revolutionary diabetes treatment
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's profile and proposed activities.
- The company must be part of the Canadian life sciences sector, focusing on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, or digital health solutions.
- The technology proposed must demonstrate differentiation and a competitive advantage.
- The market opportunity for the technology must be significant.
- The company must have a high-quality team in place.
- The scope and strength of IP coverage must be clear and defendable.
- The proposed project must offer a potential return on investment.
- The seed investment must be capable of bringing the company to a value inflection point attractive to private capital.
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Academic researchers and emerging Canadian life sciences companies focused on biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health solutions can apply for this grant. AdMare seeks projects involving novel and transformative pre-clinical technologies with commercial potential that address unmet medical needs.
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adMare provides opportunities for collaborations that transform academic research into new therapeutic products and bio-innovation companies. The eligible projects focus on early-stage technology development and company-building in the life sciences sector.
- Collaboration with researchers to translate leading academic research into therapeutics and health innovations.
- Identification and advancement of pre-clinical technologies addressing unmet medical needs.
- Creation of new Canadian life sciences companies by partnering with scientists and entrepreneurs.
- Development of a business case to attract private sector investment.
- Support for growth of existing life sciences companies through shared expertise and investment capital.
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The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant focus on ensuring alignment with adMare's strategic investment goals.
- Differentiation and competitive advantage of the technology.
- Market opportunity and potential for growth.
- Quality and experience of the team involved.
- Scope and strength of intellectual property coverage.
- Potential return on investment.
- The impact of an adMare seed investment in building the company to a value inflection point that attracts private capital.
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Identification of opportunities
- Assess the relevance of your project against adMare's investment criteria.
- Verify the differentiation, competitive advantage, and commercial opportunity of your technology.
2
Preparation of the request
- Assemble an experienced management team and a scientific team.
- Develop a comprehensive and convincing business case.
- Prepare supporting documentation, including research data and a business strategy.
3
Submission of the request
- Contact adMare for specific instructions on the submission process.
- Submit your application electronically or according to the instructions provided by adMare.
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514.375.3334
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