INVEST North Program - Innovation – Industrial Research Chair
The Industrial Research Chair (IRC) initiative is designed to establish and enhance research capacity at Northern Ontario universities, colleges, and research institutions. As capacity is developed, Northern Ontario will benefit from research leading to the transformation of Northern Ontario’s key economic sectors which, in turn, will help attract and retain highly qualified personnel. Financial assistance is limited to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $1 million as a conditional contribution for the duration of the project +Funding for each project is determined by the NOHFC Board of Directors, and limited funding is available +Not all projects meeting the criteria will necessarily receive funding
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
$1,000,000
Type of Grant
Grant, Funding
Sectors
Educational Services
Demographics
Incorporation
Non Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Who is Eligible?
Northern Ontario universities, colleges, and research institutions (defined as a not-for-profit organization whose primary activity is scientific research, and which is formally affiliated with a Northern Ontario post-secondary institution).
What projects are Eligible?
- IRCs are eligible for funding up to five years in duration.
- Eligible projects must fit with the applicant institution’s strategic research plan, have a private sector partner and is focussed on business problem solving, and/or is working towards the commercialization of a product or process in Northern Ontario. Preference is given to IRCs that involve collaboration and partnerships with other academic or research institutions, Indigenous communities, municipalities, and other government agencies.
- Eligible projects, activities and associated costs include but are not limited to:
- Salary and mandatory benefits of the chair holder over the duration of the project
- construction or renovation of laboratories or supporting facilities used directly in carrying out the research
- Acquiring, operating, and maintaining research equipment used directly in carrying out the research
- Materials used directly in carrying out the research
- Costs associated with publishing research findings
Evaluation Criteria
Factors that will be considered during evaluation of applications will include, but not limited to:
- Net economic benefits for Northern Ontario
- Alignment with Industrial Research Chair’s host organization’s strategic research plan
Strength of collaboration and addressing the needs
Grant Application website
https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/invest-north-program/innovation-industrial-research-chair
Contact
Main Office
Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
Roberta Bondar Place 70 Foster Drive, Suite 200
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 6V8
Canada
General Inquiry - 1-705-945-6700
Toll Free - 1-800-461-8329