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Industry funding

Leverage industry funding

The funding programs listed below are commonly used and facilitated through the Office of Commercialization and Industry Engagement (OCIE) to support industry collaboration and make partnership opportunities more accessible to qualified businesses.Ìý

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Science and Technology Assistance Program

Industry leaders may be eligible for up to $5,000 in collaborations with Dal faculty members.Ìý

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Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program

This program supports the growth and momentum of Nova Scotia businesses of all sizes with two levels of voucher awards.

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Mitacs Accelerate Program

Eligible faculty members or industry representatives awarded with Accelerate funding can secure up to $15,000 every 4-5 months for student-led research projects.

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NSERC Alliance Grants

Researchers initiate the application for this funding with an industry partner’s support

NSERC Alliance Grants support collaborations between university researchers and partners in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Projects can last anywhere between 1-5 years and focus on generating new knowledge and accelerating the application of research results to create benefits for Canadians. Grant amounts range from $20,000 - $1 million per year.Ìý

Other industry funding opportunities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) offers support in the development of innovative products that lead to commercial success. University researchers are eligible to receive this funding, as are businesses, co-operatives, and research institutions.Ìý

NRC-IRAP Funding for Companies

The National Research Council (NRC)’s Industrial Research Assistance Program provides funding to support research and development projects at various stages of the innovation cycle.
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