Funder’s Website
The funder’s website can be found HERE.
Funding Value and Duration
Eligible projects can receive up to $300,000 in funding, which is shared equally between OCI and the SME. Specifically, OCI contributes $150,000, and the SME also contributes $150,000. The SME’s contribution is divided into two parts: $75,000 is provided as cash directly to the institution, and the remaining $75,000 is used for in-house expenses at the company location.
Overview
This program supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property [IP]. The institution will leverage the unique skills and specialized infrastructure that is instrumental to streamline internal innovations and commercialization needs. Resulting in targeted training of individuals and direct engagement with Industry to work on commercially viable solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
• Projects must be led by an Ontario-based SME in partnership with at least one Ontario- based academic institution (e.g. University, College or Teaching Hospital).
• Companies must demonstrate the ability to commercialize the technology within a reasonable timeframe.
• The collaboration should leverage unique capabilities and resources from both industry and academia.
• Projects should have a clear path to market and potential for significant economic and health impacts in Ontario. (e.g. potential to create jobs, attract investment, and contribute to Ontario’s life sciences ecosystem).
Internal Contacts
Potential applicants are encouraged to discuss this funding opportunity with their Faculty Research Facilitator.
Interested applicants can reach out to their Business Development and Commercialization Managers for Carleton University: Emille Rodrigues erodrigues@oc-innovation.ca and Chris Ritchie CRitchie@oc-innovation.ca.
Deadlines
| Faculty Deadline | Consult your Faculty Research Facilitator. |
| OVPRI Deadline (Approval Form and Application) | November 14, 2024 |
| Submission to Sponsor | November 21, 2024 at 2 pm. |
Submitting Your Application
- Step 1) Submit an internal Carleton Approval Form
Submit an internal Approval Form through our central awards management database CUResearch:
https://ovpri.research.carleton.ca/Romeo.Researcher/Administrator/Default.aspx
For a user’s guide on submitting an Approval Form, click HERE. - Step 2) Submit an external application to the granting agency
Submit an external application to the corresponding grant or award agency. To navigate to the funder’s website, click HERE