Technology Development Funding Programs
The data in these tables are compiled from publicly available sources and are only meant to be used as guidelines. Clinexus will do its best to ensure that the information is kept up to date but we strongly recommend either contacting us or these partners for more information as additional programs or details may be available.
| Agency | Program | Amount | Intent | Deadline | Web Link |
| Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures | Alberta Innovation Vouchers |
Max value of $15,000 for an Opportunity Assessment Report or specialized services required, small scale prototyping or intellectual property services
Max value of $50,000 for product prototyping, lab verification, field testing, intellectual property protection. |
Assist small rural and urban businesses to move rapidly from concepts and ideas to commercial products or services, thereby gaining a competitive advantage in domestic and export markets | January 1, April 1, August 1 and October 1 | |
| Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures |
nanoWorks Program |
TBA |
To increase industrial R&D investments and develop market-driven nanotechnology products. Open to joint industry and institution proposals focused on developing new nanotech businesses |
Currently Closed (Pilot phase under review) | |
| BioAlberta | Medical Product Development Program (MPDP) |
MPDP will support 75% of total project costs and industry will cover the remaining 25% of costs small (less than $25,000), medium ($25,000-$75,000) and large (more than $75,000), to a maximum of $100,000 |
To help Alberta companies develop and commercialize new medical devices and applications | Currently Closed | |
| Biovantage | Technology Development Fund |
Depending on project stage of development, up to $150,000 or $300,000. |
To provide technical, management and financial support to early stage technology projects. At least one of the primary applicants needs to be a faculty member at a postâsecondary institution in Alberta |
Continuous Intake | |
| Canada Health Infoway | Innovation and Adoption Program – Accelerate Stream |
Investments may be a combination of demonstration, workflow/benefits optimization and benefits evaluation projects Projects must be close to market Investment does not exceed $1million |
To test new initiatives to health care delivery through information technology where use in Canada is currently nil to localized. Preferable if project can demonstrate replication, spread, and/or shared learnings that can be applied in other settings Current focuses: e-Referral, Computerized Provider Order Entry, Synoptic reporting for quality improvement, Decision support & workflow at point of care, Secure clinical messaging |
Continuous Intake | |
| Canada Health Infoway | Innovation and Adoption Program – Imagine Stream |
TBA |
To identify, trial, and advance novel innovations in health care delivery through information technology, with strong potential to deliver value for clinicians and patients. Projects will be smaller scale, shorter term projects linked to a rigorous evaluation process to assess results and the potential for replication |
Continuous Intake | |
| Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) |
Industry-Partnered Collaborative Research Operating Grant |
Maximum of $500k per year for 5 years |
To help the academic community and Canadian companies with an interest in health R&D to work together. The research planned should be beneficial to both parties, while improving the quality of health of Canadians. Projects may be initiated by either party; however, the academic researcher is responsible for applying for the grant. | Currently Closed | Link |
| CIHR | Proof of Principle Phase I |
Up to $160k The nominated principle applicant must be an academic researcher. |
To fund proof of principle research projects of up to 12 months duration designed to advance discoveries/inventions towards commercializable technologies, with a view to attract new investment, create new science-based businesses, organizations and initiatives, and ultimately improve health outcomes for Canadians. | Currently Closed | Link |
| CIHR | Proof of Principle Phase II |
Up to $300k The nominated principle applicant must be an academic researcher. |
Aimed at providing a platform to better enable the academic institution/researcher to move the discovery/invention further down the innovation pipeline and undertake follow-on proof of principle activities in partnership with a non-academic investor | Currently Closed | Link |
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) |
Going Global Innovation |
A max of $75,000 and up to 75% of eligible costs including travel and other non-research expenses |
To promote and enhance Canada's international innovation efforts by supporting Canadian companies and/or researchers in pursuing international R&D collaborative opportunities |
Continuous Intake Submissions must be in eight weeks prior to commencement of project |
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| DFAIT | Investment Cooperation Program |
Cost-shared contributions of up to 75% for eligible activities across the four phases of an investment: 1) Commercial Viability Study; 2) Adaptation and Demonstration of Technology; 3) Sustainability; and 4) Implementation |
Supports responsible, developmentally beneficial, private sector engagement in developing countries leading to sustained economic growth and poverty reduction | Continuous Intake | |
| DFAIT | International Science and Technology Partnerships Program (ISTPP) |
Supports up to 50% of the Canadian costs of approved joint research projects proposed by companies and universities/colleges and other private sector research and development institutes. |
Designed to foster and support bilateral research projects which have the potential for commercialization between Canada and identified partner countries. | Continuous Intake | |
| nanoBridge | advanceMNT |
ranges from $50,000 to $75,000 for proof of concept prototypes, up to $150,000 for alpha prototypes and up to $225,000 for beta prototypes |
To support development of MNT enabled prototypes with increasing commercial opportunity. | Continuous Intake | |
| nanoBridge | MNTorship |
TBA |
Funding and entrepreneurial support for recent grads who possess an MNT prototype | Continuous Intake | Link |
| NRC-IRAP | Research and Development Project Funding |
Assist in a portion of salaries and contractor costs associated with R&D projects Cost shared small to large R&D projects — up to $500,000 maximum contribution for non-repayable. Up to $1,500,000 maximum contribution for repayable. |
To provide financial support to qualified small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada to help them develop technologies for competitive advantage. NRC-IRAP operates on a shared-risk model, providing cost-shared financial assistance for research and development projects that meet both the firm and project assessment criteria | Continuous Intake | |
| NSERC | Collaborative Research and Development Grants |
Can be over $200k |
Supports well-defined projects undertaken by university researchers and their private-sector partners. Direct project costs are shared by the industrial partner(s) and NSERC. Projects may range from one year to five years in duration, but most awards are for two or three years. | Continuous Intake | |
| NSERC | Ideas 2 Innovation (Phase I) |
Up to $125k |
To advance promising scientific concepts or technologies in order to attract early-stage investment and/or to build the intellectual property |
Continuous Intake Upcoming deadline: Sept. 26, 2011 |
Link |
| NSERC | Ideas 2 Innovation (Phase II) |
Up to $125,000 per year for Phase II(a) and up to $350,000 in total for Phase II(b) require an early-stage investment entity (Phase IIa) or a company (Phase IIb) to share the costs of the project |
Designed to provide scientific or engineering evidence establishing the technical feasibility and market definition of the technology, process or product. |
Continuous Intake Upcoming deadline: Sept. 26, 2011 |
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| Precarn | Industrial Technology-Gap (T-GAP) Assistance Program |
Maximum funding is $100,000; Maximum Precarn support is 40% of total project costs; Project duration of nine months or less 50% of Precarn’s contribution will be paid at midterm of the project and the remaining 50% will be paid upon project completion and receipt of the final report |
To advance intelligent-systems technologies of startup and small companies that show commercial promise. | Currently Closed | |
| Precarn | Small Company Funding |
Maximum funding of $500k at 65% support of total costs |
To promote the research and development (R&D) efforts of Canadian companies applying intelligent systems to solve commercial problems in the environment and manufacturing sectors. | Currently Closed | |
| Precarn | Alberta R&D Funding Program |
up to $600,000 per project expenses beyond Precarn’s contribution, are SR&ED eligible |
To support the development or implementation of intelligent systems technologies in industry | Currently Closed | |
| Precarn | Regional Alliance Program (in partnership with AET) | Matching funds program where Precarn will contribute a maximum of 37.5% or up to $200k per project. | Aimed to foster the development of intelligent systems technologies in small and medium sized companies across Canada. | Currently Closed | |
| SAIT | Applied Research Fund |
Maximum contribution of $50,000 towards project and not exceed 50% of total cost SAIT student must be involved |
For industry-relevant applied research projects that enhance the experience of students at SAIT | Continuous Intake |
