Collaborate 2 Commercialize
ON, Canada
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
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- grant_single|openingDateJanuary 20, 2023
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Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
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- Government of Ontario
- Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
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Receive between $20,000 and $150,000 to cover up to 50% of the eligible project costs to collaborate with Academia to solve an industry‐based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP).
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This grant specifically targets companies that are based in Ontario, emphasizing their role in regional economic development. This geographical focus helps ensure that the results benefit the economic sphere within the province.
- Organizations located in Ontario, Canada.
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$ 75,000
Development of a new agricultural drone in collaboration with the University of Guelph
$ 75,000
Partnership with McGill University for the commercialization of a new biomedical device
$ 45,000
Collaboration with the University of British Columbia for the development of a biodegradable packaging prototype
$ 60,000
Partnering with the University of Waterloo to develop advanced cybersecurity tools
$ 60,000
Collaborating with a university to develop a new marine biofuel prototype
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Eligibility for this grant requires companies to meet certain criteria to ensure alignment with the program's objectives.
- Be a for-profit organization incorporated in Ontario for at least two years with a valid Ontario-based CRA business number.
- Have a minimum of five full-time equivalent (FTE) employees in Ontario.
- Be using or developing technology innovation or innovative processes for competitive advantage in provincial, national, and/or global markets.
- Have operations (production and/or R&D) in Ontario related to the project.
- Have the intent and potential to apply, exploit, and/or commercialize the results of the project for the economic benefit of Ontario.
- Possess the necessary expertise and resources to implement the project within an appropriate timeframe.
- Subsidiaries of companies with headquarters outside Ontario are eligible if the Ontario operations meet all the above criteria.
- Be in good financial and reporting standing with OCI.
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The OCI C2C program supports partnerships between academia and industry, specifically targeting those who can solve industry-based problems and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property. Eligible applicants from both sectors must meet specified criteria.
- Publicly funded post-secondary institutions in Ontario, including universities, colleges, and research hospitals, as either the principal investigator or applied research officer.
- For-profit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) incorporated in Ontario for at least two years, with a minimum of five full-time employees, engaged in technology innovation or competitive processes, and with the intent to commercialize project results within three years.
- Engagement of publicly funded academic institutions with industry, leveraging unique capabilities or infrastructure and focusing on Ontario's regional economic development and commercialization.
- SMEs that align with project objectives and have the capacity to apply the research results for economic benefit in Ontario.
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The OCI - C2C Program supports collaborative projects between academia and industry, aimed at solving industry-based problems and driving the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP). Eligible activities focus on leveraging research capabilities and fostering SME and academic collaborations.
- SME-University R&D collaborations with high potential for regional economic development and commercialization in Ontario.
- SME-College R&D collaborations with high potential for regional economic development and commercialization in Ontario.
- Non-competitive projects that leverage the research environment and post-secondary teams' unique capabilities.
- Projects with potential for commercialization of research results within three years of completion.
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The grant covers expenses directly related to the conduct and success of the project.
- Equipment, material, and operating costs (up to 20% of the NSERC budget).
- Overhead/administration expenses (up to 20% of the NSERC budget).
- Project management costs (up to 10% of the NSERC budget).
- Faculty release costs (up to $9,000 per course per semester).
- Travel expenses for college personnel to conduct the project.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for the OCI - C2C grant are based on specific criteria designed to gauge the significance, feasibility, collaboration, and potential economic benefits of the proposed project.
- Significance of the challenge/opportunity to support the company’s business strategy and/or growth.
- Rationale for the proposed project to address the company-specific problem or opportunity.
- Clarity and appropriateness of the research and development methodology, objectives, and roles of each partner.
- Feasibility of the project plan (i.e., milestones, budget, timeframe, project management plan and risks).
- Appropriateness of the team’s experience, expertise, and resources to perform the proposed project.
- Clarity of the rationale and plan for collaboration between the research team and company.
- Clarity and feasibility of the plan to implement and/or commercialize the project results, including management of Intellectual Property emerging from the project, and next steps after the project completion.
- Adequacy of the company resources and capacity to commercialize the results.
- Likelihood of economic benefit for the company in Ontario (including job creation/retention, new revenue generation, investment attraction, cost savings, value chain development) within three years of project completion.
- Overall quality and completeness of the application.
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Additional relevant details about the grant:
- Recipients of OCI contributions are subject to specific reporting requirements, including mid-year, annual, and final progress and claims reports.
- Projects should be completed within a specific duration, with potential extensions available upon request if within the stated guidelines.
- 50% of the industry partner's matching funds must be spent at the academic institution involved in the project.
- Project activation requires the signed Funding Agreement within 30 days of award notification.
- The funding offer may be retracted if activation requirements are not met within the stipulated time frame.
- Industry partners should have plans to commercialize research results no more than three years post-project completion.
- Project funds flow through the academic partner, requiring certain financial commitments from the industry partner.
- A retrospective survey will be conducted 1 to 3 years post-project to collect data on commercial outcomes.
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