Polytechnique Montréal
Highlights
Imagine having access to world-class expertise, facilities, and intellectual property to tackle your business's most complex challenges. This program offers you the chance to form a partnership with a university, college, or health institution. By collaborating with top researchers and using state-of-the-art facilities, you can develop innovative solutions, build proofs-of-concept, and significantly improve your processes and performance.
What's in it for you? Collaboration and resources that can transform your business operations. There is no set funding amount, but the value lies in the expertise and facilities you gain access to. This can lead to breakthroughs that might otherwise be out of reach. Whether you're looking to solve a specific problem or enhance overall performance, this program provides the tools and knowledge you need.
The best part? It's available across Canada and open to all sectors, with no restrictions on the size or revenue of your business. This makes it an excellent opportunity for any business looking to leverage academic partnerships for real-world impact. Plus, qualifying is straightforward, making it easier for you to get started and see tangible benefits quickly.
Financing Details
Grant: The program offers non-repayable grants, meaning you don't have to pay back the funds you receive.
Repayment Terms: Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates applicable.
Eligible Expenses:
- Costs related to forming partnerships with universities, colleges, or health institutions.
- Expenses incurred in the development of proofs-of-concept.
- Investments made towards improving processes and performance within your business.
Restrictions on Use of Funds: The funds cannot be used for:
- Non-project related expenses such as regular operational costs or unrelated business activities.
- Personal expenses or non-business related expenditures.
Fees: There are no application or processing fees associated with this grant.
Qualifications
- Business must be located in Canada.
- Business must form a partnership with a university, college, or health institution.
- Business must aim to solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, or improve processes and performance through the partnership.
- Business must be willing to collaborate and share resources with the partnered institution.
- Business must have a clear project or problem that requires the expertise, facilities, or intellectual property of the partnered institution.
Disqualifications:
- Business located outside of Canada.
- Business not willing to form a partnership with a university, college, or health institution.
- Business without a clear project or problem that aligns with the program's goals.
Description
Form a partnership with a university, college, or health institution to access world-class expertise, facilities, and intellectual property. This program is designed to help your business solve complex problems, build proofs-of-concept, and improve processes and performance.
There is no set funding amount, but the value lies in the collaboration and resources you gain. Imagine having top researchers and state-of-the-art facilities at your disposal. This can lead to innovative solutions and significant improvements in your business operations.
The program is available across Canada and open to all sectors. There are no restrictions on the size or revenue of your business. This is a unique opportunity to leverage academic partnerships for real-world business challenges.
Program Steps
Identify a Partner
Find a university, college, or health institution that aligns with your business needs.Prepare Documentation
Gather the necessary documents for your application, including:- Business registration details
- A brief description of your business
- A statement of the problem you want to solve or the project you want to develop
- Any relevant financial statements or projections
- Letters of support or intent from the partnering institution
Complete the Application Form
Fill out the application form provided by the program. Ensure all sections are completed accurately.Submit Your Application
Send your completed application and documentation to the designated program contact.Follow Up
After submission, reach out to confirm receipt and inquire about the next steps in the process.Prepare for Collaboration
Once accepted, work closely with your academic partner to define project goals and timelines.