The Ontario-Jiangsu Industrial Research and Development Program (OJIRDP) will support joint industrial R&D projects focusing on the development of products or processes that will lead to commercialization in global markets. A partnership of the Jiangsu Science and Technology Department (JSTD) and the Ontario Ministry of Research, Innovation and Science (MRIS), OJIRDP will support projects leading to commercial success and socio-economic benefits for both jurisdictions.
Program Objectives
- To support bilateral industrial and technology collaborations that will drive technology development and commercialization in the global marketplace by leveraging industrial and technical capabilities across Ontario and Jiangsu
- To develop and enhance cooperation in the field of industrial and technology innovations, to improve competitiveness and to further economic and business collaboration between Ontario and Jiangsu
Eligibility
Funding is open, on a competitive basis, to:
- In Ontario: R&D performing companies or publicly-funded post-secondary institutions (universities, colleges or research hospitals) operating in Ontario.
- In Jiangsu: R&D performing Jiangsu registered companies operating in Jiangsu.
Funding Available
- a maximum of $125,000 CAD per project (for academic applicants) or $150,000 CAD per project (for company applicants) from OCE OJIRDP program to fund the Ontario portion of the project
Useful Links
- Full details regarding the OCE-OJIRDP
Deadlines
*Submission of an EOI is mandatory to be invited to propose a full application
| CORIS Internal Review | Please contact Heloise Emdon |
| cuResearch Checklist | January 08, 2018 |
| Submission to Sponsor |
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Submitting Your Checklist
- Checklists must be submitted via cuResearch, through which the Departmental and Associate Dean’s approval must be provided to complete the online application process.
- More information on cuResearch can be found here.
Internal Contacts
If you would like assistance with proposal development and/or a substantive review of your proposal, please contact Heloise Emdon.