
OCAD University
ON, Canada
Explore research partnership opportunities at OCAD University
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 25, 2022
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 200,000
Develop a new energy-efficient HVAC system with Ryerson University
$ 150,000
Launch a mental health app in collaboration with McGill University
$ 190,000
Create a blockchain-based supply chain system with a university
$ 180,000
Establish a green manufacturing process with a university
$ 140,000
Develop a sustainable agriculture system with the University of British Columbia
$ 250,000
Create an AI healthcare diagnostic tool in partnership with Vancouver General Hospital
Eligibility
There are specific eligibility criteria for this grant. Applicants must be residents of the designated region and must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must be residents of the designated region.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Who is eligible?
Eligible types of companies for this grant include startups, small businesses, and non-profit organizations that meet the specified criteria.
- Startups
- Small businesses
- Non-profit organizations
Frequently Asked Questions about the OCAD University Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the OCAD University. 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.
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Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceRefundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario Ministry of FinanceNon-refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Ontario, Canada

Open
ISDE — Advanced technologies for open-source intelligence due diligence
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)AI solutions for research security and open-source intelligence advancement
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
REGI — Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) - Northern Ontario
Government of CanadaFunds to accelerate business growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Regional Development Program — Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC)
Government of OntarioFunding and business support for Ontario SMEs
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) — Business project grants
Government of OntarioGrants to grow or expand in eastern Ontario
Ontario, Canada

Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) — Business project loans
Government of OntarioLoans to grow or expand in southwestern Ontario
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingOpen
FedDev — Funding for southern Ontario
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev)Funding for businesses in southern Ontario by FedDev Ontario.
Ontario, Canada

Grant and FundingClosed
INVEST North Program — Investment — Grow Stream
Government of OntarioFinancial help to grow a business in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Government of OntarioSupports corporate investments in Ontario's manufacturing sector
Ontario, Canada