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

Open to applications

Value

Varies

Description

The objective of Idea to Innovation (I2I) grants is to accelerate the pre-competitive development of promising technology originating from the university and college sector, and to promote its transfer to a new or established Canadian company.

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, 2025; March 31, 2025; June 20, 2025; September 22, 2025

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