Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing
Canada
Expertise, facilities and IP licensing for businesses
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- grant_single|openingDateMarch 31, 2020
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Partnering and Collaboration
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- Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)
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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.
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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.
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$ 30,000
Launch a community garden initiative to promote urban agriculture
$ 25,000
Develop a recycling education program in partnership with a local university
$ 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
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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.
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Businesses of all sizes seeking research expertise or facilities.Non-profit organizations interested in academic collaborations.Government agencies looking for research partnerships.
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- Step 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.
- Step 2: Making Contact
- Use the platform to reach out to the identified researchers or institutions.
- Engage in initial discussions to assess collaboration possibilities.
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
- Step 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.
