Global Innovation Clusters
grant_single|update March 7, 2025
Canada
Financial assistance to work in collaboration on innovation projects
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- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDate July 17, 2023
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Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
grant_single|grantors
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Government of Canada
- Innovation Canada
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grant_card_status|open
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The Global Innovation Clusters program by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada offers funding up to $750 million over five years, aiming to grow innovation ecosystems, promote investment in innovation and commercialization, and support skills development. Eligible activities include collaboration between companies, academic institutions, Indigenous groups, and non-profits to develop projects, generate IP assets, and stimulate job creation and economic benefits.
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This grant facilitates financing through strategic contributions aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation within key Canadian industries. The modalities involve significant investment commitments from both government and industry partners.
- Co-investment strategy with industry matching government contributions dollar-for-dollar.
- Non-repayable contributions allocated to specific clusters, with defined maximum amounts for each sector.
- Funding disbursed through industry-led, independent, not-for-profit entities managing the clusters.
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This grant supports collaborative efforts in clusters to advance innovation and growth in key industries such as digital technology, protein industries, and artificial intelligence, among others. Eligible projects aim to drive industry-leading advancements through shared resources, IP commercialization, and skill development.
- Collaborative large-scale projects between industry leaders, SMEs, and academic institutions.
- Development of state-of-the-art digital technologies solutions.
- Advancements in plant protein developments and manufacturing processes.
- Implementation of AI technologies to enhance supply chains.
- Innovative projects aimed at ocean ecosystem productivity and sustainability.
- Support for SMEs to access expertise, new markets, and IP resources.
- Development and commercialization of Canadian-owned intellectual property.
- Educational initiatives and skill development workshops.
- Projects focusing on diversity and inclusion within the workforce of cluster industries.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 250,000
Implementing renewable energy solutions in remote Indigenous communities
$ 150,000
Establishing a digital literacy program for seniors
$ 300,000
Developing a blockchain-based supply chain management system
$ 300,000
Developing an AI-powered diagnostic tool for early cancer detection
$ 400,000
Developing a wearable medical device for real-time health monitoring
$ 300,000
Creating a sustainable food production system using vertical farming
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grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
Eligible types of companies for this grant include companies of all sizes, academic institutions, Indigenous groups, and non-profit organizations. They are encouraged to collaborate within Canada's Global Innovation Clusters to drive innovation and create a competitive edge.
- Companies of all sizes
- Academic institutions
- Indigenous groups
- Non-profit organizations
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
There are eligible expenses for this grant.
- Research and development costs
- Innovation and commercialization activities
- Investments in technology and IP
- Skills and talent development initiatives
- Project-specific expenses approved by the clusters
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The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Project alignment with cluster priorities and objectives
- Economic potential and impact on Canada's innovation ecosystem
- Diversity and collaboration among project partners
- Feasibility and scalability of the proposed project
- Potential for commercialization and growth of Canadian businesses
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There are further details that applicants should be aware of:
- Eligibility criteria may vary for each cluster, so applicants should review specific requirements before applying.
- Membership fees or different levels of membership, including free options, may be applicable depending on the cluster.
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