Centre for Drug Research and Development

This grant supports the growth and development of Canada’s life sciences sector, providing resources for connection and collaboration. The financing modalities are structured to cater to the dynamic needs of life sciences companies.

• Provision of physical and digital spaces equipped with essential facilities and amenities.
• Access to shared services such as analytical chemistry and in vivo pharmacology support.
• Move-in-ready lab and office space to support company operations efficiently.
• Opportunities for participation in educational and networking events.
• Conditioned use of Innovation Centres in Montreal and Vancouver for Canadian companies.

Eligibility criteria for this grant:

• Must be a life sciences and health technology company.
• Companies must be looking for cost-effective lab and office space with shared services and amenities.

Who is eligible?

Companies in the life sciences sector, particularly those seeking to be part of collaborative and dynamic ecosystems, can apply to be part of adMare's Innovation Centres. The centres offer specialized resources and networking opportunities to foster growth and innovation.

Who is not eligible

There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant. Only Canadian life sciences and health technology companies are eligible to benefit from this grant.

• Non-Canadian companies
• Companies outside the life sciences and health technology sectors
• Companies not aligned with the objectives of the grant

Eligible expenses

This grant supports projects that aim to expand and enhance Canada's life sciences ecosystem. Eligible activities focus on fostering connectivity between life sciences sectors, supporting innovation centres, and providing specialized services.

• Development of physical ecosystems for Canadian innovation and businesses.
• Provision of cost-effective, move-in-ready lab and office spaces.
• Offering customized analytical services and high-end laboratory equipment.
• Organizing high-value industry events and networking opportunities.
• Building dynamic multi-tenant innovation centres in Montreal and Vancouver.

Eligible geographic areas

The grant application provided does not specify any eligible geographical areas for companies. Based on the information available, it's unclear what regions or areas this grant targets.

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:

• Demonstration of innovation and potential for impact in the life sciences sector
• Evidence of a strong business plan and potential for growth
• Alignment with the goals and objectives of the adMare Community
• Capability to leverage the resources and support provided by adMare for further development
• Potential for collaboration within the adMare ecosystem

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• adMare builds physical ecosystems with Innovation Centres in Montreal and Vancouver, providing cost-effective, ready-to-move lab and office spaces.
• adMare provides shared services and facilities like analytical chemistry and in vivo pharmacology, along with amenities for educational and networking events.
• Repare Therapeutics acknowledges significant benefits from moving to adMare’s Montreal Innovation Centre.
• The adMare Community platform enhances connectivity across Canada’s life sciences sector.
• Innovation Centres provide access to high-end equipment and specialized services in compound purification.
• adMare offers tailored services to meet specific client needs and requirements.