Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative

FedDev Ontario's Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative is a pilot initiative aimed at addressing the gap between research and commercialization in southern Ontario by encouraging collaboration between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and post-secondary institutions.

This initiative is designed to encourage partnerships between post-secondary institutions with applied research expertise and SMEs with pre-market needs. Its goals are to accelerate innovation and to improve productivity and competitiveness for businesses located in southern Ontario.

Since its launch as a two-year pilot in 2010, the initiative has brought 24 colleges, universities and polytechnics across southern Ontario together with more than 300 businesses. In December 2011, a one-year extension was announced, with funding of up to $15 million, to enable these post-secondary institutions to apply for additional funding to partner with more businesses, while current projects are being evaluated.

A list of post-secondary institutions that have been approved for funding is available under Funded Projects. Contributions related to the extension will be added as they are approved.

Should you have questions or inquiries with regard to this initiative, please contact us.