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Last Update: June 11, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Closing date : June 29, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program supports researcher-entrepreneurs with commercialization training and mentorship to help bring innovations closer to market readiness. It focuses on developing, testing, validating, and preparing products, prototypes, and proof of concepts for real-world application.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : June 29, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Commercialization and innovation training
- Development, testing, and validation of research-based products or technologies
- Prototype or proof-of-concept preparation
- Roadmap planning for market readiness
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Technology summary
- Additional information requested after initial review, if selected
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- College, undergraduate, master’s, or PhD students
- Postdoctoral researchers within five years of graduation
- Recent graduates within two years of graduation
- Researcher-entrepreneurs with a research-based venture or idea
Eligible expenses
- Full-time participation support through the stipend
- Financial support for participating in the program
- Microgrants for eligible participants
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Selected applicants are invited to submit proposals.
- Applicants may be asked additional questions about their technology.
- The team follows up with a readiness check and roadmap planning session.
Additional information
- Participants receive a $10,000 stipend.
- The program runs for four months on a full-time basis.
- It uses a hybrid format with in-person and virtual components.
- Applications are open for the Winter 2027 cohort, with rolling intakes year-round.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program Program
What is the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program?
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program supports researcher-entrepreneurs with commercialization training and mentorship to help bring innovations closer to market readiness. It focuses on developing, testing, validating, and preparing products, prototypes, and proof of concepts for real-world application.
How much funding can be received?
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program program?
To be eligible for the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program program, you must:
Postsecondary researcher-entrepreneurs
Research-based venture or idea
Project advancing technology readiness
What expenses are eligible under Technology Readiness Level-Up Program?
Commercialization and innovation training
Development, testing, and validation of research-based products or technologies
Prototype or proof-of-concept preparation
Roadmap planning for market readiness
Who can I contact for more information about the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program?
You can contact Labs4 by email at TRL@rrc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program available?
The Technology Readiness Level-Up Program program is available across Canada.
Is the Technology Readiness Level-Up Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Technology Readiness Level-Up Program is a Grant and Funding