How do I apply for Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring?

Visit LearnSphere's website for application instructions.

What benefits does Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring provide?

Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring offers: funding, contribution, training.

Who administers Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring?

This program is administered by LearnSphere.

Are there similar programs to Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring?

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How can I improve my chances of getting approved for Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring?

Our detailed breakdown covers step-by-step application instructions, required document checklists, and eligible expense breakdowns so you know exactly what to prepare before applying.

Commercialization, Consulting and Mentoring

LearnSphere

🔬 Research & Innovation Partnerships📍 Regional💼 Commercialization📈 Growth🏪 Small Business

Funding for innovation commercialization in Atlantic Canada

Funding

$3,250 - $27,033

Deadline

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Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Are you in the final stages of commercialization? Get up to $16,250 to cover 65% of the costs of engaging consultants or mentors to help you bring a new and innovative product, technology or process to market.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply: Complete the online application form
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🌐Application Portal: https://learnsphere.ca/commercialization/
📤Submission Method: online
🔄Intake Type: rolling

📄What Documents Are Required?

✅Required Documents: online application form
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📎Optional Documents: sample statement of work for engaging a consultant
📐Format Requirements: PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available: sample statement of work
✉️Supporting Letters: none

💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses: Market research
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🚫Ineligible Expenses: Consultant travel
Trade show attendance fees
Costs incurred prior to submission
Professional services such as marketing firms
Creative agencies
Business or fitness coaches
Costs associated with design or development of the product
Purchase of physical assets or software
Development of general communication tools
Printing or advertising costs
📏Expense Caps: Applicants can receive up to 65% of eligible costs, to a maximum contribution of $16,250.
💳Payment Model: reimbursement
⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible: Yes

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required: Yes
📊Matching Ratio: 35% minimum
🏦Eligible Matching Sources: cash
in-kind
📚Stacking Rules: Not specified
🛡️Proof of Matching Required: Proof of payment of the percentage of project costs incurred, and proof of work completed.

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🗓️Reporting Frequency: final only
📑Reporting Requirements: baseline information at the start of the activity
follow-up information when the project is completed
participation in a survey up to four years later
🔍Audit Requirements: Applicants must agree to the possibility of a future audit and be willing to participate in program evaluations.
📢Branding Requirements: You are responsible to ensure that satisfactory work is completed by the consultant(s).
🗄️Record Retention Period: 7 years