grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Grant and Funding
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
  • Government of Canada
  • Innovation Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|open

grant_single_labels|preview

Your small business could get funding to come up with an innovative solution to a government challenge, with access to early-stage development, testing and validation of a prototype, and a pathway to commercialization.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Phase 1: Funding of up to $150,000 for developing a proof of feasibility report within up to six months; in some cases, awards may reach up to $300,000 and the timeline may vary.
  • Phase 2: Funding of up to $1,000,000 over a maximum period of two years for the development and testing of the prototype; in some cases, awards may reach up to $2,000,000.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Development of a proof of feasibility report for innovative solutions addressing government challenges.
  • Building and testing prototypes of innovations to meet specific government-identified needs.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 180,000

Developing a green building material from recycled plastics

$ 200,000

Introducing a waste-to-energy plant to convert municipal waste into clean energy

$ 150,000

Development of a solar-powered water purification system

$ 250,000

Creating a blockchain-based voting system to enhance electoral transparency

$ 160,000

Creating a mobile health diagnostics platform for remote communities

$ 120,000

Developing an AI-based traffic management system to improve urban mobility

grant_single_labels|admissibility

Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant's business operations, employee distribution, and executive residency.
  • The business must operate as a for-profit entity.
  • The business must be incorporated in Canada, either federally or provincially.
  • The business must have 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
  • The business must conduct research and development activities within Canada.
  • At least 50% of the business's annual wages, salaries, and fees must be allocated to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada.
  • 50% or more of the business's FTE employees must have Canada as their ordinary place of work.
  • 50% or more of the business's senior executives (vice-president and above) must have Canada as their principal residence.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Canadian small businesses
  • Canadian medium businesses
  • For-profit corporations incorporated in Canada

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

There are certain eligibility criteria that companies must meet to be eligible for this grant, and companies that do not meet these criteria are not eligible.
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Companies not incorporated in Canada
  • Companies with more than 499 full-time equivalent employees
  • Companies whose research and development activities do not take place in Canada
  • Companies with less than 50% of their annual wages, salaries, and fees paid to employees and contractors working mostly in Canada
  • Companies with less than 50% of their FTE employees having Canada as their ordinary place of work
  • Companies with less than 50% of their senior executives (Vice President and above) having Canada as their principal residence

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Development of a proof of feasibility report.
  • Building and testing of prototype innovations.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Businesses incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially).

grant_single_labels|criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The eligibility and evaluation criteria include:
  • Relevance to the challenge
  • Technical innovation
  • Financial viability
  • Potential for commercialization
  • Capability and resources to deliver

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Self-Assessment
Evaluate your project against the Technology Readiness Scale (TRL) to determine eligibility for Phase 1 or Phase 2.
2
Eligibility Verification
Ensure your business meets all eligibility criteria outlined in the program.
3
Review Fund Opportunities
Check current funding opportunities and relevant details like funding amounts and timelines.
4
Proposal Development
Develop a detailed proposal for your innovation, including objectives, feasibility, and potential impact.
5
Application Submission
Compile and submit your application, ensuring all required documents and forms are complete.
6
Confirmation of Submission
Receive confirmation of your application submission from the granting body.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
  • The grant process includes a self-assessment using the Technology Readiness Scale (TRL) to determine eligibility for different phases.
  • Applicants retain ownership of intellectual property developed during the project.
  • There may be an opportunity for commercialization through a Pathway to Commercialization program, which can include selling to federal organizations.
  • Funding amounts and timelines can vary, with specifics provided for each funding opportunity.
  • The program occasionally limits applications to only either Phase 1 or Phase 2.

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