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Lab-to-Market Fund
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Canada
Accelerates commercialization of new or improved technologies
Grant and Funding
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.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop a new product
Research and experimental development
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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
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
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.
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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