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Idea to Innovation (I2I) | Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

September 16, 2024

Value

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Description

The objective of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) Grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector and promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company. The I2I Grants provide funding to college and university faculty members to support research and development projects with recognized technology transfer potential. This is achieved through defined phases by providing crucial assistance in the early stages of technology validation and market connection.

Eligible Applicants

Colleges and universities

Partner Eligibility:

  • Early-stage investment group
  • Companies
  • Researcher-owned companies

Eligible Expenses

Eligible research and development activities include:

  • refining and implementing designs
  • verifying application
  • conducting field studies
  • preparing demonstrations
  • building prototypes
  • performing beta trials

Eligible technology transfer activities include:

  • consulting fees to develop the strategy to protect the technology’s commercial value
  • market investigations
  • consulting fees for business plan, market survey, etc.
  • business mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs
  • sharing of patenting expenses
  • expenses associated with creating a partnership (such as travel, etc.)

Deadline Date

January 8, 2024; April 2, 2024; June 25, 2024 (cancelled); September 16, 2024

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