Université de Montréal
Highlights
Unlock a powerful opportunity for your business by partnering with a university, college, or health institution. This program gives you access to world-class expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. Working with top researchers, you can tackle complex challenges, validate ideas, and improve your processes—all while leveraging valuable intellectual property (IP) to drive your growth.
Applying is easy, and there's no limit on the funding available. This means you can explore numerous avenues without the usual payback concerns. By forming this collaboration, you not only enhance your capabilities but also gain insights that lead to tailored solutions for your specific business needs.
With this program, you'll not only gain a competitive edge but also strengthen your foundation for future success. Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your business with expert support and innovative resources.
Financing Details
This program provides grants to eligible businesses. Grants are funds that you don’t need to repay, making them a fantastic opportunity for your business to access additional resources without the burden of debt.
Eligible Expenses:
- You can use the funds for a variety of expenses related to your partnership with a university, college, or health institution. This includes costs for:
- Research and development
- Proofs-of-concept
- Process improvements
- Validating ideas
Exclusions and Fees:
- The funds cannot be used for expenses outside the project scope, such as:
- General operating costs
- Marketing expenditures
- Additionally, there are no application fees or hidden charges associated with the program, making it a straightforward opportunity for financial support.
Qualifications
- Location: Available in Canada.
- Sectors: Open to all sectors.
- Minimum Employees: No minimum employees required.
- Maximum Employees: No maximum employees required.
- Minimum Company Revenue: No minimum revenue qualifications.
- Maximum Company Revenue: No maximum revenue qualifications.
- Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
- Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.
Disqualifications: None mentioned.
Description
Partnering with a university, college, or health institution opens the door to world-class expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. This collaboration allows you to tackle complex challenges, validate your ideas, and enhance your processes. Whether you need help building proofs-of-concept or simply improving performance, you can benefit from the knowledge and resources of top researchers in the field.
This program provides access to valuable intellectual property (IP) that can greatly support your business's growth. By joining forces with an academic institution, you gain insights and innovation that might be hard to find elsewhere. This partnership can lead to solutions tailored to your specific needs, giving you a competitive edge in your industry.
There's no limit on the amount of funding available, which means your business can explore many opportunities without the pressure of payback conditions. It's a chance to expand your capabilities and drive results while benefiting from top-notch academic support.
Program Steps
Identify a Partner Institution
Research and select a university, college, or health institution that aligns with your business goals.Reach Out to Potential Partners
Contact the institution to discuss potential collaboration. Clearly express your business needs and challenges.Prepare Documentation
Assemble the necessary documents for your application, which include:- A business overview (mission, goals, and operations)
- Outline of the specific project or challenge you want to address
- Relevant data or research supporting your proposal
- Financial statements (if available)
- Any existing intellectual property that may relate to your project
Develop a Proposal
Create a detailed proposal that outlines your business's objectives, the reasons for collaborating, and what you hope to achieve.Submit Your Application
Send your proposal and documentation to the chosen institution. Ensure everything is clear and well-organized.Follow Up
After submission, follow up with the institution to confirm receipt and discuss next steps.Prepare for Collaboration
Once accepted into the program, start planning how you will work with the academic institution, including meetings and project timelines.