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Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)
Supports research commercialization centres
Offered by
Funding available
$ 15,000,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
For the 2013 competition, only centres from the first cohort supported under the 2008 competition may apply.
See full eligibility
Overview
The program supports new centres focused on commercialization and research. It offers up to $15 million over five years for activities that turn research into market-ready technologies, products, and services.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Documents Needed
- Letter of intent
- Support letters
- Key words
- Requested amount of CECR funds
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For the 2013 competition, only centres from the first cohort supported under the 2008 competition may apply.
- For the 2010 competition, non-profit organizations created by universities, colleges, non-profit research organizations, businesses, and other non-governmental interested parties may apply.
- For the 2016 competition for new centres, centres proposing new centres may apply.
- For the 2016 competition for additional funding, 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
- Research activities funded by the program
- Building construction, purchase, or rental
- Equipment costs above program limits
Selection criteria
- Applications are assessed under the program’s usual rigorous evaluation process.
- The Private Sector Advisory Committee reviews all applications.
- Expert groups evaluate detailed applications.
How to apply
- Submit a letter of intent.
- If invited, submit a detailed application.
Processing and Agreement
- The Private Sector Advisory Committee examines all applications.
- Applications undergo the program’s usual rigorous evaluation process.
- Expert groups evaluate detailed applications.
- In the 2013 competition, a subvention extension is granted to centres that can demonstrate their ability to generate strong impacts while having more time to spend their grants.
Additional information
- No fixed number of partners is required.
- International partnerships are recognized.
- Applications are assessed for financial viability.
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 program supports new centres focused on commercialization and research. It offers up to $15 million over five years for activities that turn research into market-ready technologies, products, and services.
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:
Only centres from the first cohort supported under the 2008 competition may apply to the 2013 competition.
For the 2010 competition, eligible organizations include non-profit organizations created by universities, colleges, non-profit research organizations, businesses, or other non-governmental interested parties.
Applicants for the 2016 new-centres competition must show how their proposed centre addresses one or more Government of Canada priority areas.
What expenses are eligible under Programme des centres d'excellence en commercialisation et en recherche (CECR)?
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.
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-rce.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