NSERC · CA · NSERC / Tri-Agency
This funding opportunity, offered jointly by NSERC (Alliance Advantage grants) and the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI's Collaborate 2 Commercialize program), supports post-secondary research and development collaborations with high potential for regional economic development and commercialization in Ontario. Individual proposals can request between $20,000 and $50,000 from each organization, with matching industry partner contributions. The streamlined joint application process enables companies to quickly undertake new research collaborations with Ontario-based researchers.
Faculty From An Eligible Ontario-Based University With An Active Oci Or Nserc Peer-Reviewed Grant ↗
Applicants must be faculty from an eligible Ontario-based university with an active OCI or NSERC peer-reviewed grant, and must meet NSERC's eligibility criteria. Academic researchers outside natural sciences and engineering may participate as co-applicants if they meet NSERC's eligibility requirements.
Rolling / ongoing
4 form file(s) downloaded; 10 writing prompts; 24 fields/sections; moderate — substantial written sections
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| Curated item | Value in this record | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Funding agency | NSERC | Official page ↗ |
| Country / funding source | CA · NSERC / Tri-Agency | Official page ↗ |
| Deadline | Rolling — no fixed deadline — official page lists it as rolling/ongoing | Official page ↗ |
| Funding amount | CA$20,000–CA$50,000 | Official page ↗ |
| Eligibility | 9 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above | Official page ↗ |
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