Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)

Who is not eligible

This grant does not explicitly exclude specific types or statuses of companies from applying. Therefore, restrictions related to industry or company type are not specified within the available information.

Eligible expenses

The grant allows for specific expenses crucial to the project, including certain equipment, provided they are justified for the project’s success.

• Individual equipment items with costs up to $50,000 per item.
• Equipment expenses collectively using Genome Canada funds not exceeding 10% of the approved funding.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant primarily targets Canadian companies and collaborations with the involvement of Canadian academic researchers. Receptor organizations, which can include companies, may be located internationally but must partner with Canadian entities.

• Canadian-based companies (private or public).
• International companies partnering with Canadian academic institutions.
• Federal, provincial, and municipal government departments and agencies in Canada.
• Canadian non-profit organizations.

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• There is a requirement for a legally binding agreement regarding intellectual property rights between project partners.
• Genome Canada does not take ownership of any Intellectual Property generated from funded projects.
• The grant aims to form collaborations that integrate expertise from academia with receptor organizations.
• Applicants must provide a Data Release and Resource Sharing Plan, with a possibility of exemption requests.
• Projects under the GAPP must take steps to maximize national benefits of the resulting innovations post-project.
• Regular reporting requirements are stipulated, with semi-annual reports normally required.
• A clear description of technical, financial, and management roles must be outlined in proposals.