Innovative Solutions Canada — Testing stream
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Canada
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- grant_single|openingDate July 9, 2024
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Other Support
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- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
- Government of Canada
- Innovation 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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This grant supports the testing of pre-commercial goods and services in real-life settings utilizing government partnerships. The eligibility focuses on innovations ready for operational environment tests and providing valuable feedback for market launch.
- Testing of new inventions, technologies, or processes not currently available in the marketplace.
- Testing of significant modifications to existing technologies, components, or processes used in novel settings or conditions.
- Testing improvements in functionality, cost, or performance of existing technologies or processes that are state-of-the-art.
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$ 200,000
Implement a smart traffic management system in collaboration with the City of Ottawa
$ 120,000
Testing an innovative solar-powered irrigation system for urban community gardens
$ 75,000
Testing a new online education platform with financial literacy courses in a classroom setting
$ 300,000
Develop and test an AI-powered personal health assistant for elderly care
$ 100,000
Develop a new biodegradable packaging solution and test it with local retailers
$ 150,000
Improve energy efficiency in residential buildings with a new smart thermostat system
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Eligibility for this grant is open to a variety of participants who meet the defined criteria for innovation.
- The applicant can be a private company, public company, not-for-profit organization, university, or individual.
- The innovation must qualify under the definition of "innovative", such as being an invention, a new technology, or a new process not currently available in the marketplace.
- Significant modifications to existing technologies or processes applied in new settings or conditions that are currently not feasible must be present.
- There must be an improvement in functionality, cost, or performance over existing technologies or processes that are considered state-of-the-art or the current industry best practice.
- The applicant must have all required certifications and approvals to safely test their innovation.
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Eligible participants in the testing stream include private companies, public companies, not-for-profit organizations, universities, or individuals who have innovative solutions that meet specified innovation criteria.
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This grant is specifically designed to test and evaluate pre-commercial innovations in a real-life operational setting. The eligible activities focus on testing new technologies, significant process modifications, and performance improvements before they enter the marketplace.
- Testing new inventions, technologies, or processes not currently available in the market.
- Evaluating significant modifications to existing application technologies applied in new settings.
- Assessing improvements in functionality, cost, or performance over existing state-of-the-art technologies or processes.
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The eligibility of companies for this grant regarding geographical areas is not specified in the provided information. Organizations should verify directly with the program to confirm eligibility based on location.
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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on the readiness and potential impact of the innovation, along with the feasibility of testing in an operational environment.
- Readiness of the innovation to test in an operational environment, including the speed of manufacturing and deployment.
- Possession of all required certifications and approvals to safely test the innovation.
- The level of interest from potential testing partners and alignment with a federal organization.
- Project timelines and availability of funding.
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- Step 1: Stay Informed
- Subscribe to email updates and follow the program on LinkedIn for notifications on funding opportunities.
- Monitor announcements for the next call for proposals.
- Step 2: Review Eligibility
- Ensure that your innovation meets the eligibility criteria.
- Verify that your innovation is ready for testing in an operational environment.
- Step 3: Prepare Application
- Develop a detailed proposal with technical descriptions, quantifiable data, and scientific evidence.
- Fill out all fields in the application form, including optional sections.
- Use the entire word count allowed for comprehensive coverage of your proposal.
- Proofread your submission and have it reviewed by another person.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Submit the application before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
- Ensure you receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
- Step 5: Await Evaluation
- Evaluation timelines may vary; the program will assess your proposal in collaboration with PSPC and NRC.
- Step 6: Communication
- If your innovation qualifies for testing, wait for contact from a program advisor.
- For inquiries, get in touch with the program’s support team.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Proposals are evaluated in partnership with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and the National Research Council (NRC).
- Even if an innovation passes evaluation, funding is contingent on interest from potential testing partners.
- Calls for proposals are announced 2-3 times annually.
- The program encourages innovation ready for testing, ensuring quick manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
- Applicants should subscribe to the program's email updates or follow on LinkedIn for news and updates.
Apply to this program
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