
Trent University
Last Update: July 22, 2025
Canada
Access researchers and facilities at an academic institution
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : January 25, 2022
Financing Type
Researchers And Facilities
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
Get access to world-class expertise, facilities and IP when you form a partnership with a university, college or health institution. Use the partnership to help solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, improve processes and performance, validate y
Activities funded
This grant supports research initiatives and activities across various advanced and specialized facilities at Trent University. It aims to facilitate projects that utilize state-of-the-art laboratories and resources to foster significant educational and scientific advancements.
- Behavior-based and fundamental biology research at the Animal Care Facilities.
- Advanced mass spectrometry analysis at the Trent Water Quality Centre.
- Geospatial and statistical data research at the Bata Library Research and Innovation Cluster.
- Robotic genetic monitoring and wildlife management research in the DNA Laboratories.
- Archaeological chemical analyses and isotopic research at the Archaeological Research Labs.
- Biomaterials development and research at the Biomaterials Research Laboratory.
- Diverse ecological and environmental research at various on-campus nature areas.
- Forensic science methodology training at the Forensics Crime Scene Facility.
- Indigenous knowledge integration and cultural research in Indigenous spaces.
- Community-based aging research through the Living Lab.
- Research on language impairments in the Language and Cognition Lab.
- Plant hormone research in the Plant Physiology Lab.
- Rooftop gardens promoting sustainable food production practices.
- Sustainable agriculture projects driven by the Trent Farm and other related assets.
- Simulation-based healthcare training and research at the Trent Simulation Hub.
- Model development for climate impact studies in the Trent Microenvironment Lab.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
Create a mobile app to connect volunteers with local events in partnership with a university
$ 60,000
Launch a mental health awareness campaign with a university
$ 150,000
Develop AI-driven inventory management system in partnership with a university
$ 250,000
Implement a renewable energy solution in collaboration with the University of Waterloo
$ 200,000
Develop a health monitoring wearable device in collaboration with McGill University
$ 120,000
Initiate a sustainable agriculture program with the University of British Columbia
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for this grant include:
- Must be a non-profit organization
- Should have a proven track record of community service
- Must demonstrate financial need
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are:
- Relevance to grant objectives
- Feasibility and sustainability of project
- Potential impact and scalability
- Ability and experience of the applicant organization
- Budget and financial management
How to apply
1
Review the grant application guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully.
2
Prepare all required documents and information for the application.
3
Complete and submit the grant application by the specified deadline.
4
Await notification and feedback on the status of your application.
Additional information
There is no additional information provided for this grant.
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