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Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network
Supports Ontario bioindustrial cluster growth
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports the growth of Ontario’s hybrid and sustainable chemistry clusters through investment, advice, services, knowledge, and commercialization support. Eligible companies may receive COMM SCI investments of up to $1 million with matching investments of at least $4 million from venture capital partners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : May 4, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Growth of the Hybrid Chemistry Cluster in Sarnia-Lambton.
- Launch of a new Sustainable Chemistry Cluster in Eastern Ontario.
- Commercialization support for competitive technology companies.
- Strengthening hybrid chemistry value chains and raw material supply chains.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Emerging competitive technology companies.
- Companies involved in hybrid chemistry or sustainable chemistry.
Eligible geographic areas
- Sarnia-Lambton
- Eastern Ontario St. Lawrence Corridor
- Brockville
- Maitland
- Southern Ontario
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network. 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.
What is the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network?
This program supports the growth of Ontario’s hybrid and sustainable chemistry clusters through investment, advice, services, knowledge, and commercialization support. Eligible companies may receive COMM SCI investments of up to $1 million with matching investments of at least $4 million from venture capital partners.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network Funds up to $1,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network program, you must:
Ontario-based cluster growth project.
Emerging competitive technology company.
Aligned with clean commercialization goals.
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network?
Growth of the Hybrid Chemistry Cluster in Sarnia-Lambton.
Launch of a new Sustainable Chemistry Cluster in Eastern Ontario.
Commercialization support for competitive technology companies.
Strengthening hybrid chemistry value chains and raw material supply chains.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network?
You can contact Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network available?
The Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Bioindustrial Innovation Network is a Partnering and Collaboration