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Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming - QC - Canada

Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming

Last Update: April 6, 2025
QC, Canada
Early-stage support for translating discoveries into commercial products

Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • From $50,000 to $100,000
  • Up to 27% of project cost
Timeline
  • Continuous Intakes
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
  • Génome Québec
  • McGill University
Status
Open

Overview of the Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming program

The Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming program provides funding of up to $100,000 over 12 months to support early-stage efforts in testing or validating the commercial viability of innovations related to D2R Initiative's priority areas. The program targets projects that demonstrate potential for commercial success and align with D2R's strategic objectives, including those capable of securing further funding or investment.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Award amounts range between $50,000 and $100,000 for a non-renewable funding period of up to 12 months.
  • Industry cash contributions to the project must include 27% indirect costs.
  • Successful applicants are required to complete the D2R Award Acceptance Form and McGill University's Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) Checklist within two weeks of receiving the Notice of Award (NoA).
  • All necessary documentation related to ethics, biohazards, and animal care approvals must be obtained before funds are disbursed.
  • One sixth (1/6) of Net Revenues resulting from the commercialization of any funded project’s Intellectual Property will be remitted to Génome Québec for the purpose of promoting and funding genomics research activities in Quebec.

Eligible projects & activities

  • Testing or validating the commercial potential of well-defined concepts, technologies, or inventions tied to the D2R Initiative’s priority areas.
  • Projects aligned with D2R’s mission and strategic priorities.
  • Projects that demonstrate potential for commercial viability.
  • Projects with a well-defined strategy for testing or validating commercial potential, including a clear workplan.
  • Projects capable of reaching proof of concept or advancing to a higher technology readiness level within the funding period and budget.
  • Projects with the potential to secure further funding for technology development and commercialization, possibly leading to university spin-offs.
Examples of admissible projects:

$ 20,000

Creating an educational program focused on digital literacy for youth

$ 25,000

Developing a sustainable urban farming project reducing food waste

$ 20,000

Launching a local art gallery to promote emerging artists

Eligibility criteria of the Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming program

  • Principal Investigator (PI) must be a McGill University faculty member holding the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, and eligible to hold Tri-Agency research funding.
  • Co-Investigators (Co-Is) must be McGill University faculty members with positions of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, or researchers from D2R’s partner institutions (approved list of researchers). These institutions include McMaster University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, and Université de Sherbrooke. Co-Investigators must also be eligible to hold Tri-Agency research funding.
  • Collaborators can be individuals from McGill, other academic institutions, industry, government, or community organizations who contribute meaningfully to the project, but are not eligible to receive funding from D2R.
  • Partner Organizations, which may include government, industry, associations, non-profit organizations, or other institutions, must have contributed or committed cash or in-kind contributions to support the proposed research.

Who is eligible?

The Génome Québec Commercialization Priming program is primarily open to the following individuals and groups:1. Principal Investigators (PI): - Faculty members at McGill University holding the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. - Eligible to hold Tri-Agency research funding.2. Co-Investigators (Co-I): - Faculty members at McGill University with positions as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor. - Researchers from D2R’s partner institutions, including McMaster University, the University of British Columbia, the University of Ottawa, and Université de Sherbrooke, who are on the approved list by partners. - Eligible to hold Tri-Agency research funding.3. Collaborators: - Individuals from McGill, other academic institutions, industry, government, or community organizations who contribute meaningfully to the project. - Not eligible to receive funding from D2R.4. Partner Organizations: - Organizations such as government entities, industries, associations, non-profit organizations, or other institutions contributing or committing cash or in-kind support for the proposed research.However, the program does not explicitly specify eligibility criteria for particular company types or industry sectors other than those collaborators and partner organizations may represent.

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries and benefits.
  • Stipends.
  • Materials and supplies.
  • Travel expenses.
  • Service contracts.

Eligibility criteria of the Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming program

  • Alignment with D2R’s mandate, axes, and priorities, including alignment with the mandate of the Commercialization Priming funding program.
  • Originality and innovation of the project proposal.
  • Capacity of the research plan to carry out the innovation or develop the technology.
  • Feasibility of completing the project and specific aims within the timeframe of the proposal.
  • Quality and contributions of the researchers to the research.
  • Commercial potential of the project.
  • Assessment of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) considerations integrated into the research design, evaluated as satisfactory, insufficient, or inadequate.

How to apply to the Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming program

1
Prepare the documents
  • Complete the self-identification questionnaire regarding equity, only if this has not been done previously for another D2R program application.
  • Use the provided templates to prepare your project description, biographies, budget and justification, as well as your review suggestions.
  • If applicable, obtain and compile support letters from all partner organizations into a single PDF file.
2
Complete the online request
  • Fill out the online application form on the D2R platform.
  • Upload all the prepared documents as specified in the call for proposals.
3
Submit the request
  • Ensure that all sections of the application form are complete and accurate.
  • Submit the application online before the quarterly deadlines: August 15, November 15, February 15, or May 15.
4
Inform D2R of the submission
Send an email to the D2R office at D2R.funding [at] mcgill.ca to inform them that you have submitted your application online.

Additional information

  • Applications that involve Génome Québec funding must remit one-sixth (1/6) of the Net Revenues from the commercialization of Intellectual Property resulting from funded projects back to Génome Québec.
  • Final decisions on funding are made by the D2R Research Steering Committee, considering both the evaluation committee's report and alignment with D2R's strategic goals.
  • Applicants are informed of the funding decision within two months of the application deadline.
  • Successful applicants must complete all necessary documentation and approvals, including ethics, biohazards, and animal care, before the disbursement of funds.
  • There are no restrictions on the number of applications a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator can submit to the program.

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