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).

Eligibility criteria

This program aims to facilitate collaboration between academia and industry for commercializing intellectual property. Eligible research partners include principal investigators at Ontario publicly funded universities or research hospitals, while eligible industry partners are for-profit companies incorporated in Ontario with at least two years of operation and five full-time equivalent employees in the province.

Research Partner: Principal investigator at Ontario publicly funded university/research hospital, or applied research officer at Ontario publicly funded college
Industry Partner: For-profit company incorporated in Ontario for a minimum of two years, with five full-time equivalent (FTE) employees in Ontario, and operations and/or R&D capacity in Ontario to commercialize project results
Project: Must utilize unique skills/resources of post-secondary institution to address industry innovation and commercialization needs

Who is eligible

Eligible companies for this grant include for-profit companies that are incorporated in Ontario for a minimum of two years and have five full-time equivalent employees in Ontario. These companies should also have operations and/or R&D capacity in Ontario to commercialize the results of the project.

For-profit companies incorporated in Ontario for at least two years
Companies with five full-time equivalent employees in Ontario
Companies with operations and/or R&D capacity in Ontario to commercialize project results

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant, which include:

Research and development costs
Prototype development
Commercialization expenses
Technical consulting fees

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant program.

Research Partner: Principal investigator at Ontario publicly funded university/research hospital, or applied research officer at Ontario publicly funded college.
Industry Partner: For-profit company incorporated in Ontario for a minimum of two years, and five full-time equivalent (FTE) employees in Ontario.
Operations and/or R&D in Ontario with capacity to commercialize results of the project.
Project must utilize unique skills/resources of post-secondary institution to meet industry innovation and commercialization needs.

How to apply

Step 1: Express Your Interest

Fill out the Interest Form available on the website.
Submit the form to see if the program is suitable for your business.

Step 2: Review Program Guidelines

Download and review the Program Guidelines to understand all eligibility requirements and program details.

Step 3: Contact a Program Lead

Reach out to Jeffrey Peng, Program Manager, or Fernanda Navarro, Business Development and Commercialization Manager, for further guidance.
Provide any additional information or clarification you may need about the program.

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Collaborate 2 Commercialize

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Collaborate 2 Commercialize Grant Summary:

Details of the Collaborate 2 Commercialize Grant:

The Collaborate 2 Commercialize program focuses on fostering collaborations between academia and industry to address industry-specific challenges and facilitate the commercialization of intellectual property. It aims to leverage the expertise and resources of post-secondary institutions to streamline innovation and commercialization processes, providing targeted training and direct engagement with industry partners for developing commercially viable solutions. This grant is best suited for research partners who are principal investigators at Ontario publicly funded universities/research hospitals or applied research officers at Ontario publicly funded colleges, as well as industry partners who are for-profit companies incorporated in Ontario for at least two years with a minimum of five full-time equivalent employees in Ontario. The project should utilize the unique skills and resources of the post-secondary institution to meet industry innovation and commercialization needs, with a focus on driving the development of market-ready solutions and IP commercialization. Through the Collaborate 2 Commercialize program, participating entities will have the opportunity to access funding and support for collaborative projects that bridge the gap between academic research and practical market applications. The program guidelines outline the eligibility requirements and detailed information for interested applicants, and the program leads are readily available to provide further assistance and guidance throughout the application process. By expressing interest in this program, businesses can explore the potential for impactful collaborations that drive innovation, commercialization, and industry-academia partnerships in Ontario's innovation ecosystem.

Collaborate 2 Commercialize

At a glance

Overview

Eligibility criteria

Who is eligible

Eligible expenses

Evaluation & selection criteria

How to apply

Documents and links

Collaborate 2 Commercialize

Collaborate 2 Commercialize Grant Summary:

Details of the Collaborate 2 Commercialize Grant:

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