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Industrial Research Chair Program
Funding for industrial research chairs in Northern Ontario
Last Update: May 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports Industrial Research Chairs in Northern Ontario with up to $1 million in conditional funding. It helps universities, colleges, and research institutions carry out research focused on business problem solving and commercialization.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Industrial research chair projects up to five years in duration
- Research focused on business problem solving
- Projects aimed at commercialization of a product or process in Northern Ontario
- Collaborative research projects with private sector and other partners
Documents Needed
- Program application
- Supporting project information
- Program guideline documents
- Document checklist
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Northern Ontario universities
- Northern Ontario colleges
- Northern Ontario research institutions
Eligible expenses
- Chair holder salary and mandatory benefits
- Laboratory construction or renovation
- Research equipment purchase, operation, and maintenance
- Research materials
- Publishing research findings
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Compensation for other research team members
- Indirect operating or administrative costs
- Professional and technical service fees
- Travel, accommodation, and meeting costs
- Office equipment and furnishings
Eligible geographic areas
- Northern Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed to confirm they meet the program guidelines.
- Additional information may be requested during the evaluation stage.
- The review is then shared with the board of directors for the final decision.
Additional information
- Industrial partner(s) must provide financial support and be actively involved in the project.
- Chair holders must be recognized international leaders in their field.
- The program gives preference to projects with collaboration from other academic, research, Indigenous, municipal, or government partners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Industrial Research Chair Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Industrial Research Chair Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Industrial Research Chair Program?
This program supports Industrial Research Chairs in Northern Ontario with up to $1 million in conditional funding. It helps universities, colleges, and research institutions carry out research focused on business problem solving and commercialization.
How much funding can be received?
Industrial Research Chair Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Industrial Research Chair Program program?
To be eligible for the Industrial Research Chair Program program, you must:
Northern Ontario post-secondary institutions
Not-for-profit scientific research organizations
Projects with private sector partners
What expenses are eligible under Industrial Research Chair Program?
Industrial research chair projects up to five years in duration
Research focused on business problem solving
Projects aimed at commercialization of a product or process in Northern Ontario
Collaborative research projects with private sector and other partners
Who can I contact for more information about the Industrial Research Chair Program?
You can contact Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) by email at asknohfc@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-705-945-6700.
Where is the Industrial Research Chair Program available?
The Industrial Research Chair Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Industrial Research Chair Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Industrial Research Chair Program is a Researchers And Facilities