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Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
https://www.oce-ontario.org/programs/voucher-for-innovation-and-productivity-(vip)
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Sponsor/Award: |
ONTARIO CENTRE OF INNOVATION - C2C | COLLABORATE 2 COMMERCIALIZE (VIP) - 2022 OPEN COMPETITION |
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Grant Amount: |
BETWEEN $20,000 AND $150,000 |
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Deadline: |
Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: N/A
Sponsor's: N/A
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Description: |
Formerly known as the VIP program, e Collaborate 2 Commercialize (C2C) supports the collaboration between Academia and Industry to
solve an industry-based problem and drive the commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP). The
institution will leverage the unique skills and specialized infrastructure that is instrumental to streamline
internal innovations and commercialization needs, resulting in targeted training of individuals and direct
engagement with industry to work on commercially viable solutions. The program supports efforts that
are intended to commercialize research results within 3 years post project. This program requires a 1:1 cash match from the Industry Partner. A minimum of 50% of the match must be spent at Western; the remainder may be spent at the Partner. These funds cannot be leveraged with other federal or provincial grant programs unless so stated in the guidelines. |
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Application Details: |
If you are ready to apply for the Collaborate 2 Commercialize Program (C2C), the Industry Partner should
connect with their OCI Business Development Manager (BDM) to start the process towards initiating an
application.If your initial application is suitable for the VIP program you will be sent a link to complete the online application with your Industry Partner. Once the application has been completed by both parties it will be sent to the Research Office for approval. A ROLA proposal will be required for both the OCE and the Industry portion. |
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NOTE: All Letters of Intent and Full Applications must be processed through Research Development & Services for institutional approval. Requests for Institutional approvals should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline. A ROLA Proposal (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean electronic approvals) is required for each submission. |
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Western Contacts: |
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Sponsor Contacts: |
SEE GUIDELINES FOR BDM CONTACT LIST
325 Front Street West
Suite 300
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
905 823-2020
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