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Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing

Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Expertise, facilities and IP licensing for businesses

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : March 31, 2020
Financing Type
Partnering and Collaboration
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open

Overview

Get access to state-of-the-art research facilities, opportunities to collaborate with leading experts, and opportunities to license intellectual property at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Activities funded

This platform enables collaborative projects by bridging academic and industry expertise for innovative advancements. Eligible activities embrace a wide range of research and development pursuits focused on leveraging Canadian post-secondary resources.
  • Research and development initiatives that involve collaboration with academic institutions.
  • Innovative projects leveraging specialized facilities or expertise available at universities.
  • Product development driven by cutting-edge research and academic partnerships.
  • Industry-specific challenge resolution through academic collaborations.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 25,000
Develop a recycling education program in partnership with a local university
$ 30,000
Launch a community garden initiative to promote urban agriculture
$ 40,000
Launch an environmental conservation project to restore wetlands
$ 25,000
Establish a mentorship program for young entrepreneurs
$ 60,000
Implement a renewable energy project to install solar panels in public schools
$ 35,000
Create an after-school STEM education program for underprivileged youth

Eligibility

Eligibility for using Cognit.ca is determined by the types of entities that can engage with the platform.
  • Businesses of all sizes seeking research expertise or facilities.
  • Non-profit organizations interested in academic collaborations.
  • Government agencies looking for research partnerships.

Who is eligible?

Businesses of all sizes seeking research expertise or facilities.Non-profit organizations interested in academic collaborations.Government agencies looking for research partnerships.

How to apply

1

Exploration of Opportunities

  • Visit the site Cognit.ca to explore collaboration opportunities with academic institutions.
  • Identify experts, facilities, or research projects that match your needs.
2

Making Contact

  • Use the platform to reach out to the identified researchers or institutions.
  • Engage in initial discussions to assess collaboration possibilities.
3

Development of a Collaborative Project

  • Collaborate with the academic institution to define the project goals and scope.
  • Develop a project plan including mutual contributions, deadlines, and expected outcomes.
4

Seeking External Funding (if applicable)

  • Identify external funding programs that can support the collaborative project.
  • Prepare and submit a funding application to the appropriate agencies.
5

Implementation of the Project

  • Launch the project in accordance with the terms of the defined collaboration.
  • Maintain regular communication with academic partners to monitor progress.

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