Are you looking to elevate your business? This program offers direct access to world-class expertise from top universities, colleges, and health institutions. By forming a partnership, you can tackle complex problems that may be hindering your growth. Imagine having specialized knowledge at your fingertips to validate your ideas or improve your processes in real time.

Not only do you get valuable insights, but you also gain access to state-of-the-art facilities and intellectual property. This means you can build proofs-of-concept efficiently, helping your business innovate and stay competitive. With flexible funding possibilities, you can customize your project to fit your precise needs, opening doors to new opportunities without the constraints of revenue limits or employee requirements.

This is about making the complex simple. By partnering with experts who understand your industry, you position your business for success and growth. It's an easy step toward enhancing your performance and driving innovation in your field. Don’t miss out on this chance to grow and thrive.

Type of Financing

This program offers grant funding. Grants do not need to be repaid, making them a valuable resource for your business. With this funding, you can access world-class expertise and resources to tackle your specific challenges.

Repayment Terms and Eligible Expenses

Since this is a grant, there are no repayment terms or interest rates involved. You can use the funds for a variety of eligible expenses, including:

• Research and development
• Proofs-of-concept
• Process improvements
• Performance validations

Restrictions and Fees

Funds from this program cannot be used for general operating expenses or personal expenses. As for fees, there are no hidden charges associated with this program, ensuring that you receive full access to the funding provided.

• Location: The business must be located on Vancouver Island.
• Sectors: Open to all sectors.
• Employees: No minimum or maximum number of employees required.
• Revenue: No minimum or maximum revenue qualifications.
• Legal Structure: All legal structures are applicable.
• Profit Structure: All profit structures are applicable.

Disqualifications:

• None specified.

You can access world-class expertise, facilities, and intellectual property by partnering with a university, college, or health institution. This collaboration can help you tackle complex problems and enhance your business's performance. Whether you want to develop new processes or validate your ideas, the support available through this program can be invaluable.

The partnerships formed through this initiative allow your business to build proofs-of-concept and improve efficiency without any specific revenue limits or employee requirements. This means that businesses of all sizes and sectors can tap into this resource. You will have the chance to leverage cutting-edge knowledge and skills, which can drive growth and innovation.

There is no defined budget for the program, which means there are flexible funding possibilities depending on your project's scope. This is an opportunity for you to engage with experts who can provide tailored support, ultimately positioning your business for success.