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Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Bilateral industrial R&D collaboration support
Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
October 31, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports Canadian and Indian organizations that form project consortia for collaborative R&D in Canada and India. Eligible Canadian SMEs may receive up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs, up to $600,000 CAD over 12 to 36 months.
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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 : 600,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 500 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
- Co-development, adaptation or validation of innovative products, processes or technology-based services.
- Projects focused on one or more of these themes: advanced manufacturing, clean and green technologies, digital technologies, health and biosciences, food and agriculture technologies, and smart infrastructure.
Documents Needed
- Expression of interest (EOI) form
- International Consortium Project Proposal
- Draft international consortium agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian SME applicants registered as NRC IRAP clients
- Organizations from Canada and India that wish to form project consortia
Who is not eligible
- Universities and research institutes
- Participants from other countries
- Canadian SME applicants that are not eligible for funding as NRC IRAP clients
How to apply
- Register using the Register button at the bottom of the page.
- Submit an expression of interest (EOI) form.
- Work with project partners to complete and submit the International Consortium Project Proposal package, including the draft international consortium agreement.
- If selected, complete the national funding body proposal and funding agreement with the relevant national funding body.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP reviews registrations and may contact applicants if more information is required.
- EOIs are evaluated by the applicant's NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Canadian ICPP applications are evaluated by an NRC IRAP evaluation team including the applicant's NRC IRAP representative and the NRC IRAP International Office.
- Only Canadian participants of selected project proposals are invited to proceed to the final national funding body proposal and funding agreement stage.
- Each project partner must submit all required documents to its respective national funding body and meet due diligence requirements; failure may make the entire consortium ineligible for funding.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Program
What is the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals supports Canadian and Indian organizations that form project consortia for collaborative R&D in Canada and India. Eligible Canadian SMEs may receive up to 50% reimbursement of eligible project costs, up to $600,000 CAD over 12 to 36 months.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program, you must:
The Canadian SME applicant must be an incorporated, profit oriented small or medium sized business in Canada.
The Canadian SME applicant must have 500 or fewer full time equivalent employees.
The project consortium must include at least 1 incorporated Canadian SME and 1 eligible Indian partner.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
Co-development, adaptation or validation of innovative products, processes or technology-based services.
Projects focused on one or more of these themes: advanced manufacturing, clean and green technologies, digital technologies, health and biosciences, food and agriculture technologies, and smart infrastructure.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at IRAP.International.PARI@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals available?
The Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-India 2024-25 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals is a Grant and Funding