Challenge Stream - Innovative Solutions Canada
The Government of Canada is looking for innovators to solve challenges. As the single largest purchaser of Canadian goods and services, the Government of Canada has a unique opportunity to support the growth of Canadian innovators and entrepreneurs. We need you, Canadian small businesses and innovators, to develop novel solutions to these challenges. Through the Innovative Solutions Canada program, we're partnering with eligible Canadian small businesses and facilitating the early development, testing and validation of prototypes, as well as preparing a pathway to commercialization.
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
Deadline not available
Type of Grant
Grant
Sectors
Fintech, Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Clean Energy, Clean Tech, Environmental Sustainability, Healthcare, Software, Technology, research and discovery, Med Tech
Demographics
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
Keywords
innovation, canadian, for-profit, small business, commercialization, Research and development, Prototyping, Technology Development
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
Eligibility
Solution proposals can only be submitted by a small business that meets all of the following criteria:
- for profit
- incorporated in Canada (federally or provincially)
- 499 or fewer full-time equivalent (FTE) employees*
- research and development activities that take place in Canada
- 50% or more of its annual wages, salaries and fees are currently paid to employees and contractors who spend the majority of their time working in Canada*
- 50% or more of its FTE employees have Canada as their ordinary place of work*
- 50% or more of its senior executives (Vice President and above) have Canada as their principal residence*
*Calculations must take into account and include affiliated businesses, such as parent companies and subsidiaries, that are either in or outside of Canada.
Grant Application website
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/innovative-solutions-canada/en/challenges
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