RD&S - Funding - Internal Funding

The Western Innovation Fund awards are made from funds provided annually by the Office of the Vice-President (Research and International Relations). They are intended to support the cost of projects that will advance innovative research results towards application and commercialization. The competitions are for one-time projects based on existing research initiatives. Applicants can only receive one grant per type of project or technology. WORLDiscoveries™ personnel are available for consultation on issues related to intellectual property and commercialization.

Projects are expected to be of short duration (6-12 months). Up to $50,000 in funding is available and is repayable only if there is a positive commercial outcome. The submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI) is required before a full application can be submitted. A new LOI is not required if WORLDiscoveries™ has requested a resubmission to a new competition; however, a new ROLA Proposal must accompany the resubmitted application.