How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Centre for Drug Research and Development?

Centre for Drug Research and Development is funded by adMare Bioinnovations

What are Centre for Drug Research and Development's eligibility criterias?

The company must be part of Canada's life sciences sector. The company should be seeking support for scaling up operations. The company must be able to utilize Innovation Centres located in Montreal or Vancouver.

Centre for Drug Research and Development

Last Update: March 21, 2025

BC, Canada

Life sciences collaboration and facilities

Centre for Drug Research and Development at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Continuous Intakes

Financing Type

Researchers And Facilities

Partnering and Collaboration

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services
Health care and social assistance

Grant Providers

adMare Bioinnovations

Status

Open

Overview of the Centre for Drug Research and Development program

Access commercial expertise, scientific research facilities in Vancouver, and opportunities for collaboration with industry and academia.

Financing terms and conditions

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.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 400,000

Launching a startup focused on sustainable purification techniques

$ 350,000

Expanding a biotech firm's research on achiral compound purification

$ 500,000

Establishing a research facility for chiral compound purification

$ 350,000

Upgrading laboratory capabilities for a nonprofit research organization

$ 300,000

Developing advanced purification methods for pharmaceutical compounds

$ 250,000

Creating a collaborative research project between academia and industry

Eligibility criteria of the Centre for Drug Research and Development program

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Centre for Drug Research and Development program

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

How to apply to the Centre for Drug Research and Development program

Preparation

Check the company's eligibility
Gather the necessary information for the grant application
Determine the objectives and budget of the project

Writing the application

Draft the project description
Prepare the detailed and justified budget
Collect the required documents (technical sheets, CVs, etc.)

Submission of the application

Check that all elements of the application are complete
Follow the grant submission instructions
Send the application within the given deadlines

Additional information

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.

Apply to this program

Tax credit for R&D in British Columbia