Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
Canada
Sell your innovation to government
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- grant_single|openingDateJuly 06, 2020
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Other Support
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- grant_single|allIndustries
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- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Innovation Canada
- Government of Canada
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Get your product or service innovation tested and gain valuable feedback before taking it to market. You may also be eligible for funding where available, and where there is a significant level of interest in testing your innovation.
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There are eligible projects or activities for this grant. The Testing Stream enables the testing of pre-commercial goods and services in a real-life setting through government partnerships.
- Inventions, new technologies, or new processes not currently available in the marketplace
- Significant modifications to existing application technologies for new settings
- Improvements in functionality, cost, or performance over current industry best practices
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$120,000
Montreal
Testing an innovative solar-powered irrigation system for urban community gardens
$75,000
Vancouver
Testing a new online education platform with financial literacy courses in a classroom setting
$300,000
Vancouver
Develop and test an AI-powered personal health assistant for elderly care
$100,000
Toronto
Develop a new biodegradable packaging solution and test it with local retailers
$200,000
Ottawa
Implement a smart traffic management system in collaboration with the City of Ottawa
$150,000
Calgary
Improve energy efficiency in residential buildings with a new smart thermostat system
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The eligibility criteria for this grant are as follows:
- Private company, public company, not-for-profit organization, university, or individual can submit a proposal
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Eligible participants in the testing stream include private companies, public companies, not-for-profit organizations, universities, and individuals.
- Private company
- Public company
- Not-for-profit organization
- University
- Individual
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There are eligible expenses for this grant. Eligible expenses include:
- Costs related to manufacturing and deploying your innovation
- Certifications and approvals needed to safely test your innovation
- Project timelines and associated costs
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are:
- Clear and detailed answers with technical descriptions, quantifiable data, and scientific evidence
- Filling out all fields in the form, even optional fields
- Using up the entire word count
- Proofreading answers and getting someone else to re-read them
- Submission before the deadline
- Confirmation of application receipt
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- Step 1: Ensure your innovation meets the eligibility requirements and is ready for testing
- Your innovation must be ready to test in an operational environment
- Consider how fast you can manufacture and deploy your innovation
- Ensure your company has all required certifications and approvals for testing
- Step 2: Submit your application
- Provide clear and detailed answers with technical descriptions, quantifiable data, and scientific evidence
- Fill out all fields in the form, even optional ones
- Use up the entire word count
- Proofread your answers and have someone re-read them
- Submit well before the deadline
- Step 3: Await confirmation of receipt of your application
Apply to this program
Grant Overview:
The Testing Stream grant program offers funding to innovative organizations, individuals, and companies to buy and test pre-commercial goods and services in a real-life setting. The program aims to provide valuable feedback to innovators before their products are launched into the market.
Grant Details:
The Testing Stream grant program provides an opportunity for private companies, public companies, non-profit organizations, universities, and individuals to submit proposals for testing innovative technologies, processes, or improvements. Applicants must ensure their innovations meet eligibility requirements and readiness for testing in an operational environment.
The program evaluates proposals in collaboration with Public Services and Procurement Canada and the National Research Council. Funding is not guaranteed, and factors such as interest from testing partners, innovation readiness, project timelines, and available funding determine the selection process.
To qualify for funding, innovations must be new technologies, processes, or significant modifications that offer improvements over current industry practices. Applicants are encouraged to provide detailed technical descriptions, data, and evidence in their proposals, avoiding marketing pitches.
Applicants who pass the evaluation and are eligible for testing will be contacted by program advisors. It is essential to stay updated on funding opportunities through email notifications and LinkedIn. The program plans to launch multiple calls for proposals each year, offering opportunities for innovators at various stages of readiness.
