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Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports commercialization and research centres
Offered by
Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)
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- Funding available
- $ 15,000,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Who can apply
- Non-profit organizations created by universities, colleges, non-profit research organizations, businesses, or other non-governmental interested parties.
- See full eligibility
Overview
The Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) program supports non-profit organizations that create commercialization and research centres in Canada. It funds centres that bring together people, services, and research infrastructure to speed commercialization of innovations.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $15,000,000
- Maximum share of project costs
- 50%
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Launch or market a product/service
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Higher Education, Research, Economic, Social and Community Development, Business Associations, Professional Associations
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-profit organizations created by universities, colleges, non-profit research organizations, businesses, or other non-governmental interested parties.
- For the 2013 competition, only centres from the first cohort supported under the 2008 competition may apply.
- For the 2016 additional-funding competition, centres supported in the 2010 competition may apply.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for administrative activities
- Costs for knowledge dissemination
- Hosting conferences, presentations, and workshops
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Activities carried out outside Canada.
Activities funded
- In 2010, the competition supported centres focused on commercialization, including products and services.
- For the 2015 competition, centres must operate in one or more priority areas determined by the Government of Canada.
- For the 2016 competition, the program supports the operation of research and commercialization centres that bring together people, services, and research infrastructure.
How to apply
- Submit a letter of intent.
- If invited, submit a detailed application.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Support letters
- Key words
- Requested amount of CECR funds
Selection criteria
- The Private Sector Advisory Committee evaluates the economic and commercial potential of each proposal.
- Recommendations to fund projects are based on an international peer review process.
- Only applications meeting the required excellence threshold will be funded.
Processing and Agreement
- The Private Sector Advisory Committee examines all applications.
- Detailed applications are evaluated by expert groups established by the NCE Secretariat.
- The CCSP recommends centres for approval and decision by the NCE Steering Committee.
Additional information
- International collaborations and partnerships are recognized and strongly recommended.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) Program
What is the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)?
The Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) program supports non-profit organizations that create commercialization and research centres in Canada. It funds centres that bring together people, services, and research infrastructure to speed commercialization of innovations.
How much funding can be received?
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) program?
To be eligible for the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) program, you must:
The centre must have a separate governance and management structure and be incorporated, or equivalent.
What expenses are eligible under Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)?
Costs for administrative activities
Costs for knowledge dissemination
Hosting conferences, presentations, and workshops
Who can I contact for more information about the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)?
You can contact Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) by email at info@nce.gc.ca or by phone at 613-995-6010.
Where is the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) available?
The Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR) is a Grant and Funding