How do I apply for INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream?

Visit Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation's website for application instructions.

What industries are eligible for INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream?

Eligible industries include: technology, innovation.

Who administers INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream?

This program is administered by Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

Are there similar programs to INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream?

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INVEST North Program — Innovation Stream

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation

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

Funding for R&D and commercialization in Northern Ontario

Funding

$500,000 - $2,000,000

Deadline

See website

Status

Accepting Applications

What Is This Program?

Get a contribution of up to $2 million to cover up to 50% of the costs of an innovative technology project that involves applied R&D, demonstration and commercialization.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Conditional contributions for projects supporting the research, development, and commercialization of new and innovative technologies in Northern Ontario. Funding can cover up to 50% of total eligible costs, with a maximum of $500,000 for R&D only projects, and up to $2 million for combined R&D and commercialization or commercialization only projects. Combined federal and provincial government funding may not exceed 75% of eligible project costs.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: technology, innovation

Region: Northern Ontario

Other Criteria: private-sector businesses, can be in partnership with a public sector academic or research institution, private-sector business must be the lead applicant and funding recipient for partnerships, partnering academic or research institution must have relevant expertise and resources, projects must involve applied research & development or demonstration & commercialization of new and innovative technologies, innovation must meet NOHFC’s definition, for demonstration & commercialization projects: must own, have registered a patent for, or have the rights to exploit the intellectual property associated with the technology, for demonstration & commercialization projects: must be able to demonstrate that the technology has been tested and fully validated