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Lab-to-Market Fund

Q: How much funding can be received?

Lab-to-Market Fund Funds up to 33% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Lab-to-Market Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Lab-to-Market Fund is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Lab-to-Market Fund?

Lab-to-Market Fund is funded by New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF)

Q: Who is eligible for the Lab-to-Market Fund program?

To be eligible for the Lab-to-Market Fund program, you must: • Commercialization partner • Minimum TRL 3 • Clear market problem

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Lab-to-Market Fund?

You can contact New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF).

Q: Where is the Lab-to-Market Fund available?

The Lab-to-Market Fund program is available across Canada.

Last Update: February 3, 2026

Canada

Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies

Grant and Funding

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation

At a glance

Overview

Eligible projects

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Eligibility

Selection criteria

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Other info

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

No objectives are currently available

Eligible Funding

Up to 33% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : February 3, 2026

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Professional, scientific and technical services

Location

Canada

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Research

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Overview

This program funds up to 33% of costs to accelerate technologies with commercial applications. It supports activities to develop new or improved technologies and transfer knowledge to solve well-defined market problems.

Activities funded

Development of new technologies with commercial applications.
Improvement of existing technologies for commercial applications.
Knowledge transfer activities addressing specific, well-defined market problems.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 49,500

Pilot-scale validation of graphene temperature sensors for food conveyors

$ 66,000

Field-ready prototype of rapid allergen surface test for processors

Documents Needed

Eligibility

The project must aim to develop new or improved technologies with commercial applications.
The project must address a specific, well-defined market problem.
The applicant should have a commercialization partner.
The application should include student participation.
The technology should be at least TRL 3 (self-assessed) and include an intellectual property plan.

Who is eligible?

Researchers developing technologies with commercial applications.

Who is not eligible

Eligible expenses

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Eligible geographic areas

Selection criteria

Processing and Agreement

Additional information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
A self-assessment of technology readiness level is expected (minimum TRL 3).
A plan for intellectual property is expected.
Student participation is expected.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Lab-to-Market Fund Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Lab-to-Market Fund. 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.