How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Technology Access Centres (TAC)?

Technology Access Centres (TAC) is funded by Tech-Access Canada (TAC)

What are Technology Access Centres (TAC)'s eligibility criterias?

Must be a Canadian small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). Business must seek to solve a unique business challenge through R&D and innovation services.

Technology Access Centres (TAC)

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Canada

Access specialized technology, equipment and expertise

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Other Support

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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Manufacturing
Information and cultural industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services
Health care and social assistance

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Tech-Access Canada (TAC)

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Gain access to specialized technology, equipment and expertise at 60 centres across Canada to help with your productivity and innovation projects.

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The grant supports activities focused on enhancing applied research collaboration between colleges and industry, primarily benefiting SMEs. Eligible projects aim to promote innovation by leveraging the resources and expertise available at Technology Access Centres.

Collaboration projects between colleges and SMEs to develop new products or processes.
Scale-up initiatives for innovative prototypes in partnership with industry.
R&D projects aimed at solving specific business challenges using advanced technology.
Training programs for industry personnel in new technologies and equipment.
Initiatives to enhance the innovation capacity of Canadian SMEs through access to cutting-edge facilities and expertise.

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$ 15,000

Develop a new software suite for fintech companies

$ 25,000

Create an innovative waste management system

$ 20,000

Create a new art exhibit incorporating digital installations

$ 7,000

Expand a local farmers' market with digital payment systems

$ 20,000

Upgrade laboratory equipment at a biotech company

$ 30,000

Install new solar panels for a community center

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Eligibility for this grant is determined by the involvement of Canadian entrepreneurs and businesses in innovative research and development activities.

The applying firm must be a Canadian business, particularly a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).
The company should be engaged in the development of new prototypes, scaling processes, or solving unique business challenges.
Businesses must demonstrate a need for R&D and innovation services provided by Technology Access Centres (TACs).
The applicant should be seeking access to cutting-edge technology and equipment to advance their projects.

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The given context does not provide specific evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant. Therefore, the information on the criteria and point scores allocated to each criterion is not available.

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Eligible projects for this grant are centered around fostering innovation and enhancing R&D capabilities through strategic collaborations and the development of new technologies. They provide resources and initiatives to support applied research in various industry sectors.

Facilitating the sharing of best practices to TAC members for operational excellence.
Connecting innovators to TACs with the expertise to advance product development and commercialization.
Championing TACs as a significant part of Canada's innovation ecosystem.
Advocating for TACs to government officials and agencies to promote applied research efforts.
Fostering partnerships with industry, government, universities, and other stakeholders for advancing applied research.
Delivering programs that enable TAC member engagement in collaborative R&D projects with industry partners.

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This grant is available to companies operating across Canada as it is designed to support Canadian SMEs. The initiative emphasizes national reach and accessibility to foster innovation across various regions.

Companies located within any province or territory in Canada.

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The evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include assessing the project's alignment with the TAC mandate and the potential impact on Canadian innovation. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, feasibility, and collaboration potential.

Alignment with TAC mandate
Potential impact on Canadian innovation
Technical merit of the project
Feasibility of the proposed activities
Potential for collaboration with industry partners

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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

The TACs offer a flexible intellectual property framework, allowing companies to commercialize the research results and IP.
All TACs within the network have won NSERC-designated Technology Access Centre Grants and receive annual funding from NSERC.
NSERC regularly renews existing TACs with additional five-year mandates based on performance and project outcomes.
The Interactive Visits are a unique program offering with significant demand, indicated by record waitlists and allocations.
The TAC network operates a secure online project management portal called TACPITS to facilitate project tracking and administration.
Tech-Access Canada champions TACs as major players in the innovation ecosystem, advocating for TACs with government officials and stakeholders.
The organization operates a national network, fostering collaboration among TACs to share best practices and operational excellence.