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Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals
Cross-border R&D for net-zero transport
Funding available
$ 500,000
Deadline
June 29, 2022
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations from Canada and the UK that wish to form project consortia
See full eligibility
Overview
Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial R&D supports incorporated Canadian SMEs and UK businesses for net-zero transportation projects, with Canadian SMEs eligible for up to 50% reimbursement to $500,000 CAD. Work may include co-development, adaptation, or validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in on-vehicle or on-vessel technologies.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500,000 $
- 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 research and development projects focused on net-zero transportation
- Co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services
- Research and development of on-vehicle or on-vessel technologies for automotive, rail, or maritime sectors
- Work in low- and zero-emission propulsion, advanced materials and manufacturing, highly disruptive technologies, and assistive technologies and control systems
Documents Needed
- International Consortium Project Proposal / Innovate UK IFS project application form
- NRC IRAP Canadian SME Annex form
- Draft international consortium agreement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations from Canada and the UK that wish to form project consortia
- Incorporated Canadian small or medium-sized enterprises
- Incorporated UK businesses of any size
Selection criteria
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with a minimum of 15 full-time equivalent employees.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants that have commercialized 1 or more products domestically or internationally.
- Preference may be given to SME applicants with greater than $500,000 CAD in annual revenue.
How to apply
- Each Canadian applicant must register using the Register button at the bottom of the page.
- Each Canadian applicant seeking funding must submit an expression of interest form.
- During the international consortium project proposal phase, all project partners must work together to complete and submit the project application package via the UK Innovation IFS application portal.
- Each project partner seeking funding must submit all required documents to its respective national funding body and meet its due diligence requirements.
Processing and Agreement
- NRC IRAP reviews registrations and contacts applicants if more information is required.
- Qualifying applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest form.
- 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, then results are shared with both national funding bodies for joint selection.
- Eligible project partners then complete funding proposals and sign legally binding funding agreements with their respective national funding body.
Additional information
- This page is archived and will not be updated.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Program
What is the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial R&D supports incorporated Canadian SMEs and UK businesses for net-zero transportation projects, with Canadian SMEs eligible for up to 50% reimbursement to $500,000 CAD. Work may include co-development, adaptation, or validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services in on-vehicle or on-vessel technologies.
How much funding can be received?
Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $500,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program?
To be eligible for the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program, you must:
The Canadian applicant must be an incorporated, profit-oriented small or medium-sized business in Canada with 500 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
The project consortium must include at least 1 incorporated Canadian SME and 1 incorporated UK business.
The project must be a collaborative R&D project focused on innovative products, processes, or technology-based services with substantial commercial potential.
What expenses are eligible under Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
Collaborative research and development projects focused on net-zero transportation
Co-development, adaptation, and validation of innovative products, processes, or technology-based services
Research and development of on-vehicle or on-vessel technologies for automotive, rail, or maritime sectors
Work in low- and zero-emission propulsion, advanced materials and manufacturing, highly disruptive technologies, and assistive technologies and control systems
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals?
You can contact National Research Council Canada (NRC) by email at Kasturi.Narayanan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-994-4727.
Where is the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals available?
The Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada – UK 2022-23 collaborative industrial research and development call for proposals is a Grant and Funding