Partnering with a university, college, or health institution through this program can be a game-changer for your business. You gain access to world-class expertise, facilities, and intellectual property. This partnership can help you tackle complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, and enhance your processes and performance. The best part? There’s no funding cap, so you can leverage as much expertise and resources as needed.

This program is open to businesses of all sizes and sectors, whether you’re in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, or any other industry. There are no strict requirements regarding the number of employees or revenue, making it accessible and flexible. This means you can focus on what matters most—innovating and growing your business.

Being approved for this program can provide your business with invaluable resources and support. It's easier to qualify than many other funding options, and the benefits are substantial. Imagine having top-tier experts and cutting-edge facilities at your disposal, all aimed at helping your business thrive. This is an opportunity to elevate your business to new heights.

Grant: The financing provided is in the form of a grant, which means you do not need to repay the funds.

Eligible Expenses: The grant can be used towards costs associated with forming partnerships with universities, colleges, or health institutions. This includes expenses related to research, development of proofs-of-concept, and enhancements to processes and performance.

Use of Funds Restrictions: The funds cannot be used for general operational costs such as salaries, utility bills, or rent.

Fees: There are no application or processing fees associated with this grant. This makes it a cost-effective option for your business to leverage external expertise and facilities.

• Business Location: Must be based in Kingston.
• Type of Partnership: Must form a partnership with a university, college, or health institution.
• Purpose of Partnership: Must aim to solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, or improve processes and performance.
• Expertise and Facilities: Must utilize world-class expertise, facilities, and intellectual property (IP) from the partnered institution.

Disqualifications:

• Location: Businesses not based in Kingston do not qualify.
• Partnership Type: Businesses that do not partner with a university, college, or health institution do not qualify.
• Purpose: Partnerships not aimed at solving complex problems, building proofs-of-concept, or improving processes and performance do not qualify.

Partnering with a university, college, or health institution is an incredible opportunity for your business. You get access to world-class expertise, facilities, and intellectual property. This partnership can help you solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, and improve your processes and performance.

There’s no funding cap set for this program, meaning you can leverage as much expertise and resources as needed. Plus, there are no strict requirements regarding the number of employees or revenue, making it accessible to businesses of all sizes.

Located in Kingston, Ontario, this opportunity is open to all sectors. Whether you’re in tech, healthcare, manufacturing, or any other industry, this program can provide the support you need to innovate and grow.