Investing in Commercialization Partnerships

Amount: up to $20,000,000 for NFPs

Eligibility Criteria

  • ICP funding is available to the following organizations for business-led projects that focus on bringing new ideas to market:
    • Post-secondary institutions;
    • Incorporated not-for-profit organizations;
    • Publicly-funded colleges and universities;
    • Research institutions; and
    • Industry associations located in southern Ontario.

Cost Covered

  • Development of commercially-relevant technology platforms;
  • Prototyping, demonstration projects, advanced product development, and applied research leading to a practical commercial application; and
  • Supporting the development of a critical mass of R&D activity in emerging clusters in southern Ontario.