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Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation
Bilateral industrial R&D commercialization support
Funding available
$ 600,000
Deadline
February 3, 2020
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs registered in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
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Overview
Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation supports collaborative industrial R&D for Canadian and São Paulo SMEs, with funding up to 50% of eligible project costs. It targets civilian projects that develop innovative products, processes, or technology-based services for commercialization.
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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
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
- Development of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
- Projects in civilian sectors, including artificial intelligence and manufacturing, clean technology, green energy and sustainable environments, health and life sciences, Internet of Things and digital transformations, nanotechnology, and ocean science and technology.
Documents Needed
- ICPP / Joint Proposal Application Form, prepared jointly in English and legally signed by all partners
- Draft International Consortium Agreement, not yet signed, in English
- Proposal containing the items described on the SAGe System
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian incorporated, profit-oriented SMEs registered in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
- Researchers associated to a small business (less than 250 employees) established in the State of São Paulo.
- Canadian SME applicants that are registered as NRC IRAP clients to be considered for funding.
Who is not eligible
- Projects involving research and development of products, processes or technologies with military or non-peaceful applications.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Research and development of products, processes or technologies with military or non-peaceful applications.
Eligible geographic areas
- State of São Paulo, Brazil
Selection criteria
- A proposal is selected only if all National Funding Bodies jointly decide to approve and fund it.
How to apply
- Canadian applicants must first register online to receive an Expression of Interest form by the registration date.
- Canadian applicants who meet the registration screening criteria will be invited to submit an EOI application form to NRC IRAP by the EOI deadline.
- Applicants from the State of São Paulo must submit a proposal containing the items described on the SAGe System, according to the instructions on the FAPESP website, in English.
- All consortia must submit International Consortium Project Proposals to their respective National Funding Body by the ICPP deadline.
- The consortium must submit the ICPP / Joint Proposal Application Form and the draft International Consortium Agreement to both FAPESP and NRC IRAP.
Processing and Agreement
- Each National Funding Body carries out independent evaluations of eligible applications according to its laws and regulations.
- A proposal is selected only if all National Funding Bodies jointly decide to approve and fund it.
- Applicants whose proposals are selected must complete a funding agreement with their National Funding Body.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation Program
What is the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation?
Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation supports collaborative industrial R&D for Canadian and São Paulo SMEs, with funding up to 50% of eligible project costs. It targets civilian projects that develop innovative products, processes, or technology-based services for commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $600,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation program?
To be eligible for the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation program, you must:
The consortium must include at least one Canadian SME and one São Paulo SME.
The project must not exceed 2 years.
The project must involve highly innovative products or processes with significant commercial potential.
What expenses are eligible under Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation?
Collaborative industrial research and development projects with high potential for commercialization.
Development of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services.
Projects in civilian sectors, including artificial intelligence and manufacturing, clean technology, green energy and sustainable environments, health and life sciences, Internet of Things and digital transformations, nanotechnology, and ocean science and technology.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Ronda.Gosselin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation available?
The Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada-São Paulo cooperation in industrial research and innovation is a Grant and Funding