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Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20 - Canada
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Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20

Canada-China industrial R&D collaboration support
Offered by
National Research Council Canada (NRC)
Official source: nrc.canada.ca

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Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Deadline
Unspecified
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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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
2
Validate your eligibility

Availability timeline

2021
Periods: 1

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

Official page

Canada-China collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals 2019-20

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.

Contacts

Wei.Ning@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1-877-994-4727
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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