Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) Program
GrantOntario$20,000 – $50,000
This program supports collaboration between Ontario post-secondary institutions (universities and colleges) and for-profit companies to develop and commercialize innovative solutions. Funding is provided through NSERC partnership streams to support research and development projects with commercialization potential, with grants available for both the academic institution and industry partner.
What you'll need
- Project proposal
- Letter of support from industry partner
- Proof of industry partner incorporation and employee count
- Eligible expenses documentation
- Academic institution research credentials
How it works
What it can fund
- Develop commercially viable solutions through academic-industry collaboration
- Commercialize intellectual property from post-secondary research
- Support defense and dual-use technology development
- Advance artificial intelligence technologies with commercial applications