Industry and Partnership Services (IPS) manages and facilitates co-operation between companies, partners, and the University’s researchers. We help identify researchers with interests that match your business requirements and assist your company in meeting its corporate research and development needs.
IPS can help your business:
- find suitable researchers and technology to complement your business and organizational interests
- translate your problem into a potential University research challenge
- structure a suitable agreement
- leverage company capital with available public sources and expertise
Public Funding Collaborations
There are various opportunities through government and non-government programs for organizations and Carleton researchers to work together. IPS is here to complement your funding contributions with various public sources of capital. Eligible programs include:
| Program | Objectives | Timeline | Max. Funds Available | Min. Leverage Req. | Approx. Review Time |
| Mitacs Accelerate | Links students and postdocs with industry partners through mutually beneficial paid internships | 4 months per internship | $7,500 per internship | 1:1 | 6-8 weeks |
| NSERC Engage | Develops new research partnerships by supporting short-term research and development projects aimed at solving company-specific problems | Max. 6 months | $25,000 | In-kind contribution from the company | 6 weeks |
| NSERC CRD | Supports research partnerships between post-secondary institutions and Canadian-based companies in the areas of natural sciences and engineering | 1-5 years
(usually 2-3 years) |
Usually a maximum of $500,000 | 2:1 | 3-6 months |
| OCE – VIP I | Supports research partnerships between post-secondary institutions and Ontario companies | Max. 1 year | $20,000 | 4:1 | 6-8 weeks |
| OCE – VIP II | As above | 1-2 years | $75,000 per year | 2:1 | 6-8 weeks |
| SSHRC Partnership | Supports research partnerships between academia, businesses, and other partners in the areas of social sciences and humanities | 4-7 years | LOI stage – $20,000; formal application – $2.5 million total | 35% cash or in-kind contributions from other sources | 4-6 months (LOI to funding decision – 13-15 months) |
*Table last updated September 2017