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SSHRC Business Partners

Q: Who is eligible for the SSHRC Business Partners program?

To be eligible for the SSHRC Business Partners program, you must: Organizations must be Canadian-based businesses actively engaged in research or research-related activities. Businesses must demonstrate collaborative potential with social sciences and humanities scholars. Companies should show an intention to utilize research outcomes for broad societal or economic benefits.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the SSHRC Business Partners?

You can contact Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Q: Where is the SSHRC Business Partners available?

The SSHRC Business Partners program is available across Canada.

Q: Is the SSHRC Business Partners a grant, loan, or tax credit?

SSHRC Business Partners is a Partnering and Collaboration

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the SSHRC Business Partners?

SSHRC Business Partners is funded by Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Government of Canada

Last Update: October 27, 2025

Canada

Partnerships with social science and humanities researchers

Partnering and Collaboration

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop strategic partnerships

Research and experimental development

Conduct research

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Canada

Legal structures

All legal structures

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Overview

Find potential partners in social sciences and humanities research to develop cutting-edge ideas and solutions to enhance your products and services, expand your markets and increase your productivity.

Activities funded

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 85,000

Establish a community arts program in partnership with local artists and cultural organizations

$ 60,000

Launch a sustainable farming project in partnership with agricultural researchers and local farmers

$ 70,000

Create an educational platform for children with special needs in cooperation with child development experts

$ 75,000

Develop a new mental health app in partnership with local psychologists and researchers

$ 45,000

Implement a new urban greening initiative in cooperation with environmental scientists and local communities

$ 50,000

Launch a health and wellness initiative for seniors in collaboration with healthcare professionals

Additional information

There is no additional information applicants need to know for this grant.

Documents and links

SSHRC Business Partners

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Frequently Asked Questions about the SSHRC Business Partners Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the SSHRC Business Partners. 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.