
Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming
QC, Canada
grant_single|update March 27, 2025
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|fromMinToMax
- grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- Génome Québec
- McGill University
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open
grant_single_labels|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.
grant_single_labels|projects
- Projects that align with D2R’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Initiatives that demonstrate potential for commercial viability.
- Efforts presenting a well-defined strategy for testing or validating commercial potential.
- Projects with a clear work plan aiming to reach proof of concept or advance technology readiness levels.
- Activities designed to secure further funding for technology development and commercialization.
- Projects with potential to lead to university spin-offs.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 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
grant_single_labels|admissibility
- The Principal Investigator 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 can be McGill University faculty members holding the role of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor, or researchers from D2R’s partner institutions (McMaster University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, and Université de Sherbrooke) who are 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 can be government entities, industry, associations, non-profit organizations, or other institutions that have contributed or committed cash or in-kind contributions to support the proposed research.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The Génome Québec — Commercialization Priming program invites applications from individuals in specific academic and collaborative roles:- Principal Investigators (PI): Faculty members from McGill University who hold positions as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor and are eligible to hold Tri-Agency research funding.- Co-Investigators (Co-I): Faculty members from McGill University and researchers from D2R’s partner institutions, which include McMaster University, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa, and Université de Sherbrooke. These individuals must hold equivalent academic positions and have been approved by D2R.- Collaborators: Individuals affiliated with McGill, other academic institutions, industry, government, or community organizations who contribute meaningfully to the project, although they are not eligible to receive direct funding from D2R.- Partner Organizations: These can be entities from government, industry, associations, non-profits, or other institutions that provide cash or in-kind contributions to support the proposed research.The program particularly focuses on researchers whose projects align with the D2R Initiative’s mission and strategic priorities, demonstrating potential for commercial viability and the capacity to generate key data to support further funding opportunities or attract industry partnerships.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
- Salaries and benefits.
- Stipends.
- Materials and supplies.
- Travel expenses.
- Service contracts.
grant_single_labels|criteria
- Alignment with D2R's mission, mandate, axes, and strategic priorities.
- Originality and innovation of the 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 proposed timeframe.
- Quality and contributions of the researchers involved in the project.
- Commercial potential of the proposed project.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) considerations in the research design, assessed as satisfactory, insufficient, or inadequate.
grant_single_labels|apply
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
- The program does not require an industry partner, but having one may positively influence the evaluation, especially if contributions are made in cash or in-kind.
- Application reviews are conducted quarterly and follow a specific schedule with deadlines set for August 15, November 15, February 15, and May 15.
- The Equity Self-Identification Survey must be completed by the Principal Investigator before application submission; if already completed for another D2R program, it need not be repeated.
- Successful applicants must complete the D2R Award Acceptance Form and the McGill University's Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) Checklist within two weeks of receiving the Notice of Award.
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