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Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20
Canada-China industrial R&D collaboration support
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
April 17, 2020
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations from Canada and China that wish to carry out joint R&D projects.
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Overview
Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 supports organizations from Canada and China for joint R&D projects with commercialization potential, offering up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs to a maximum of $600,000. Projects target agri-food, health/bio-sciences, or clean technology and must develop innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 2,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- 20 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
- Joint R&D projects focused on co-developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
- Projects in agri-food, health/bio-sciences, and clean technology application areas.
Documents Needed
- International Consortium Project Proposal form
- Draft International Consortium Agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations from Canada and China that wish to carry out joint R&D projects.
- Incorporated Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Eligible Chinese project participants.
- Canadian SME applicants must be registered as NRC IRAP clients to be considered for funding through this call.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible project costs
How to apply
- Canadian applicants must register by clicking the REGISTER button and entering basic information about their organization.
- Work with an NRC IRAP representative to prepare and submit the Expression of Interest form.
- All project partners must jointly complete the International Consortium Project Proposal and submit the application package to all implicated National Funding Bodies.
- Eligible participants in conditionally selected projects must complete National Funding Body Proposals and Funding Agreements.
Processing and Agreement
- All project participants must submit all required proposal application documents to their respective National Funding Body.
- Each National Funding Body carries out independent evaluations of each application under its national and institutional laws and regulations.
- A proposal is selected only if all implicated National Funding Bodies jointly decide to approve and fund the project.
- If any project partner fails a National Funding Body due diligence process, the project as a whole is halted.
- Projects selected for funding are conditionally selected until each participant has successfully completed its National Funding Body Proposal and Funding Agreement.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 Program
What is the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20?
Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 supports organizations from Canada and China for joint R&D projects with commercialization potential, offering up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs to a maximum of $600,000. Projects target agri-food, health/bio-sciences, or clean technology and must develop innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 program?
To be eligible for the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 program, you must:
The project consortium must include at least one incorporated Canadian SME and at least one eligible Chinese project participant.
The collaborative project must co-develop a highly innovative product, process, or technology-based service with significant commercial potential.
Project partners must be able to implement the project, fund their respective share, and agree on intellectual property rights and a commercialization strategy in advance.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
Joint R&D projects focused on co-developing innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
Projects in agri-food, health/bio-sciences, and clean technology application areas.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Wei.Ning@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 available?
The Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 is a Grant and Funding