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 Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing?

Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing is funded by Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)

Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Expertise, facilities and IP licensing for businesses

Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : March 31, 2020

Financing Type

Partnering and Collaboration

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15)

Program status

Open

Overview of the Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing program

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.

Eligible projects & activities

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 criteria of the Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing program

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 to the Cognit.ca — partnerships, research and licensing program

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.

Making Contact

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

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.

Seeking External Funding (if applicable)